Woollen Industry (Water And Effluent Charges) 32. Mr. Madden asked the Secretary of State for Industry what action he is taking to assist the woollen industry with water and effluent charges. Mr. Cryer I am actively examining with the industry how modernisation and the use of new techniques for wool scouring can reduce costs of water and trade effluent treatment. On 23rd October I met representatives of the industry to discuss the situation outlined in the recent report on water and trade effluent charges in Yorkshire. I am currently engaged in discussions with my right hon. Friend the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment regarding the industry.