§ Mr. Nobleasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he is now in a position to make a further statement on additional aid to the textile and footwear industries.
§ Mr. KaufmanI hope to make a statement soon.
Mr. Michael McGuire asked the Secretary of State for Industry (1) how many jobs have been saved in the North-West textile manufacturing industry up to now, as a result of the Government's plans for giving financial assistance for the purpose of stockpiling as announced in his statement to the House of Commons on 23rd May;
(2) if he will give an estimate of the number of jobs which will be saved in the North-West textile manufacturing industry by the implementation of the Government's plan for financial assistance for stockpiling purposes, as outlined in his statement to the House of Commons on 23rd May; and what he estimates the cost will be.
§ Mr. KaufmanMy right hon. Friend the Prime Minister said that such a scheme would be one of the possibilities to be discussed with the industry. A further statement will be made shortly.