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Mr. Kirkwood
To 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. Forth
The 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.