HC Deb 07 February 1968 vol 758 cc128-9W
Mr. Mapp

asked the President of the Board of Trade when he expects to receive the productivity study of the Textile Council; and if an interim report will be made to enable long-term policy to be made.

Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu:

The Textile Council expect to complete their study by mid-summer and to publish a final report as soon as possible thereafter. We are not now expecting an interim report, although progress is notified to me from time to time.

I attach the highest importance to this study. I hope, therefore, that all sectors of the industry will continue to co-operate in it, so that the final report may constitute a comprehensive and reliable basis for future policy.