§ 42. Mr. Joel Barnettasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many textile mills have notified him of their closing in Lancashire in 1971; what action he proposes to take to assist the industry; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir J. EdenFirms are under no obligation to notify me of mill closures, although some do. Lancashire textiles, like other industries, will benefit from the reflationary measures already taken by the Government.