§ 80. Mr. VazTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will make a statement on the current state of the textile industry in Britain.
§ Mr. AtkinsThere have been major improvements in productivity in the industry since 1980 and significant new investment. The woollen textiles sector announced a new record for exports in 1988 and a further increase in the first four months of this year. The industry continues to make an important contribution to the wealth of the country.