§ Mr. John Garrettasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he has yet entered into discussions on planning agreements with leading companies in the footwear retail trade as recommended by the Footwear Study Group.
§ Mr. CryerTo date, my Department has had exploratory discussions on planning agreements with a number of foot-year companies, most of whom have retailing as well as manufacturing interests.
§ Mr. John Garrettasked the Secretary of State for Industry when he expects to announce his response to the report of the Footwear Study Group.