HC Deb 16 April 1986 vol 95 cc411-2W
30. Mr. Freeman

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he last met representatives of the British footwear manufacturing industry; and what subjects were discussed.

Mr. Peter Morrison

My right hon. Friend last met representatives of the British footwear industry in December 1984 when he was Minister for Trade. The most recent meeting, however, between Ministers and industry representatives was in April last year, when matters of current concern to the industry were discussed.