§ Mr. TredinnickTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what action he has taken to assist the hosiery and knitwear industry; and if he will make a statement. [78760]
§ Mr. BattleMy officials have been working with representatives from the knitwear industry to produce a competitiveness analysis of the industry. This will be used to develop an Action Plan to improve the sector's competitiveness. The hosiery sector is included in the Intimate Apparel Export Strategy action plan which my officials will be taking forward with the relevant trade associations.