§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what consideration his Department has given to the Trades Union Congress policy statement entitled "Textiles and Clothing: A European Strategy"; if there is any action he will be taking on its recommendations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TrippierThe TUC's policy statement is addressed primarily to the EC Commission; but representatives of the TUC's clothing and footwear industries committee recently explained the statement to my officials.