HC Deb 26 October 1988 vol 139 cc286-7W
23. Mr. Janner

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether, in the light of the closure of the knitwear section of the Corah factory, he will take steps to promote the knitwear industry in the city of Leicester.

Mr. Newton

Eligible firms are able to apply for assistance under the enterprise initiative. They may, for example, obtain help for exporting and consultancy support for further development of their business.

The knitwear industry both in Leicester and elsewhere, also benefits from the provisions of the multi-fibre arrangement and other trade agreements limiting low cost imports.