§ Mr. Hoyleasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has recently given any advice to local authorities asking them to purchase British textiles.
§ Mr. OakesMy right hon. Friend issued a circular to local authorities on 17th October asking them to bear in mind, when placing orders for such goods, that part of the statement made by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Industry on 23rd July 1975 concerned with the policy to be followed by Government Departments in purchasing textiles, clothing and footwear.