HC Deb 25 February 1982 vol 18 cc477-8W
Mr. Home Robertson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many kilometres of high voltage electricity

Mr. David Steel

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is satisfied with the measures now being taken by the Scottish Development Agency to assist in the modernisation of the textiles industry in the Borders area; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Younger

I welcome the contribution which the Scottish Development Agency has made to the textiles industry in the Borders through investment assistance to individual companies and its recent joint funding of an export promotion campaign for Scottish woollens. The agency is continuing to monitor developments and is examining other ways in which its support can contribute to a sound future for the industry in this area.