§ Dr. CableTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much financial assistance has been given, broken down by financial year, to the British Printing Industries Federation; what future support they will enjoy; and if she will make a statement. [78309]
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§ Mr. TimmsDTI does not provide direct financial assistance to the British Printing Industries Federation but has worked with this organisation in partnership with other industry members to support initiatives aimed at raising this sectors competitiveness and productivity.
In particular, my Department is currently working closely with the British Printing Industries Federation to take forward actions from "Print 21: coming of age?" the competitiveness study for the print industry, published in summer 2001.