§ Mr. John Garrettasked the Secretary of State for Industry when he expects to be able to make grants under the Footwear Industry Scheme.
§ Mr. Cryer:The relevant recommendations in the Footwear Study Steering Group's report are still under consideration and the precise form of financial assistance which might be given to the footwear manufacturing industry has yet to be finalised.
§ Mr. John Garrettasked the Secretary of State for Industry what progress he has made in his discussions on planning agreements with footwear retail chains.
§ Mr. Cryer:Discussions with a number of footwear companies, including both the retail and manufacturing sides, are continuing.