HC Deb 06 December 1995 vol 268 c289W
Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what further assistance he proposes for textile areas to promote diversification. [2614]

Mr. Page

The Government have secured 32 mecu of European Retex grant for a programme for textile areas including, for the first time, parts of London and the Scottish Borders. The aim of the programme is to promote the economic diversification of these areas. I expect that the European Commission will adopt the GB Retex programme later this month.