HC Deb 30 April 2002 vol 384 c687W
Mr. Russell Brown

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions she has had about support for the textile industry in Scotland since 11 September. [53235]

Mrs. Liddell

I work closely with colleagues in the Department for Trade and Industry to ensure that the national strategy for the UK textile and clothing industry and DTI's support for British designers is implemented in Scotland. I also work closely with Scottish Executive Ministers in the delivery of their three-year strategy for Scottish textiles.

I am delighted that Johnstons of Elgin have recently won a Queen's Award for Enterprise. This demonstrates what can be achieved in overseas markets with innovative and well-designed products. My aim is that all of our textile industry can achieve that kind of success.