Fashion and Textile Industry 2023-03-23
2023-03-23
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Q1
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The MP asked about steps the government is taking to support the fashion and textile sector. The UK fashion, footwear and textiles export totalled £7.5 billion in 2022.
What steps her Department is taking to help support the fashion and textile industry?
My Department actively engages and promotes fashion and textile companies domestically and internationally. In 2023-24, my Department is providing the British Fashion Council with funding to support London fashion week, and the UK Fashion and Textile Association with funding for activity at key international trade sector shows. To drive sustainability across the sector, we have announced a £15 million circular fashion programme via UK Research and Innovation.
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Q2
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The MP referenced the Chancellor's long-term growth plan for harnessing creative industries, noting that the UK fashion and textile industry employs over 500,000 people, including in Scotland. She inquired about a potential meeting to discuss further support for young designers.
Will the Department meet the all-party parliamentary group on textiles and fashion to look at what more can be done to harness young fashion designers who want to walk in the wake of such icons as Stella McCartney?
I would be happy for either officials or a Minister in my Department, depending on diaries, to have a meeting with the APPG. It is a sector that we want to support, and we will do all we can to demonstrate that.
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The answer did not specify whether a specific meeting would take place or provide details on future actions beyond general support statements.
Will Do All We Can
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