§ 25. Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many jobs have been lost in the textile industry during the latest period for which figures are available; and what steps are being taken to prevent further losses.
§ Mr. ForthThe number of employees in employment in the textile industry in Great Britain decreased by 2,100 in the month to September 1991. The Government have created and will maintain a climate which encourages enterprise and diversification, so that industry as a whole remains competitive. It would be counter-productive to try to support any individual sector.