§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will extend the time for receiving the report from Professor Aubrey Silberston into the effects on the United Kingdom economy of international trading policies on textiles and clothing, to allow Professor Silberston more time to consult widely and to ensure any 465W recommendations he makes are widely supported by United Kingdom textile and clothing interests; if he will consider inviting Professor Silberston to circulate his main conclusions before his study is finalised and presented to Ministers; and if he will arrange for Professor Silberston's report to be published when available.
§ Mr. Alan Clark[holding answer 17 February 1989]: The commissioning of the study was announced last September and the textile and clothing, and other interests have been given ample opportunity to let Professor Silberston know their views before the report is completed. Professor Silberston expects the report to be published in the summer.