HC Deb 16 November 1964 vol 702 cc19-20W
Mr. Owen

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware of the balance in the account of the Clothing Industry Development Council; and if he will take steps to re-establish this organisation as an instrument for organising and stimulating the export drive in the clothing industry.

Mr. Jay

I am aware of the balance in the account of the Clothing Industry Development Council.

As I said in the Budget debate last Thursday, I am now examining, in consultation with those with practical experience of exporting, a whole series of detailed suggestions for export promotion, and I am not yet ready to reach a conclusion on what machinery may be most appropriate for any particular industry.

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