§ Mr. John Garrettasked the Secretary of State for Industry when the scheme of assistance for the footwear industry proposed by the Footwear Study Group will come into operation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CryerThe 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. I shall make an announcement as soon as possible.