HC Deb 17 May 1989 vol 153 c237W
57. Mr. Tom Clarke

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will make a statement on trends in productivity and output in the United Kingdom textiles industry over the last three years.

Mr. Atkins

In 1988 output and productivity in the United Kingdom textiles industry are estimated to have been 2.5 per cent. higher and 7.1 per cent. higher respectively than in 1985.