§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make it his policy to develop the manufacture of paisley pattern goods within the town of Paisley as a potential attraction for inward investment and a potential source of international marketing; and if he will make a statement. [39179]
§ Mr. KynochLocal economic initiatives generally fall to be pursued by the local enterprise companies. My right hon. Friend fully supports the current range of activities being taken by Renfrewshire Enterprise and its partners to build on the strategy established by the paisley pattern initiative and to identify and develop commercial opportunities arising from the link between Paisley and the paisley pattern.