HC Deb 24 November 1980 vol 994 c8W
24. Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he intends to provide a scheme of assistance for the textile industry.

Mr. David Mitchell

The industry is already assisted by the import controls operated under the multi-fibre arrangement, Industry Act aid and short-time working compensation. The Department has no plans to complement these with a scheme of financial assistance.