§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for Industry what aid was given to the textile and clothing industries under all the schemes for which his Department is responsible in the last year for which figures are available.
§ Mr. MacGregorDetails of aid to the textile, clothing and footwear industries under the Industry Act 1972 were set out in my reply to the hon. Member for Norwich, South (Mr. Garrett) on 18 November—[Vol. 32, c.275–6].
In addition, in the financial year 1981–82 I estimate that a further £1.8 million was offered or paid to the textile and clothing industries under other schemes operated by the Department of Industry.