§ Mr. Nobleasked the Secretary of State for Industry if, in view of its success, he will consider extending the consultancy service introduced under the footwear industry scheme beyond groups employing 500 workers.
Mr. Alan WilliamsI have received recently representations from the NEDO footwear industry working party about amending the consultancy provisions of the footwear industry scheme. I am giving this careful consideration and hope to make a statement in the near future.