HC Deb 14 April 1981 vol 3 c109W
Mr. Bowen Wells

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how much has been paid or offered since May 1979 to (a) the textile industry, (b) the clothing industry and (c) the footwear industry, under (i) the temporary short-time working compensation scheme and (ii) the Industry Acts, giving separate figures in each case.

Mr. MacGregor

The following is the information requested for the most up-to-date periods:

Assistance paid or offered to the Textile, Clothing and Footwear Industries
£ million
Textiles Clothing Footwear
Temporary Short-Time Working Compensation Scheme*†(reimbursement approved) 38.9 21.8
Industry Act 1972: Regional Development Grants*‡ (amount paid) 18.8 6.0
Sections7 and 8 assistance** (value of offers) 13.7 5.3 3.7

Notes:

*Separate figures for clothing and footwear not available.

†Figures for May 1979–February 1981.

‡Figures for April 1979–December 1980.

**Figures for May 1979–January 1981.

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