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Fashion and Textile Industry

Thursday 23 March 2023 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Lisa Cameron asked about steps to support the fashion and textile industry.
  • The Department provides funding to the British Fashion Council and the UK Fashion and Textile Association.
  • The Department is willing to meet with the all-party parliamentary group on textiles and fashion.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Lisa Cameron SNP
Business & Trade
Context

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.

Question

What steps her Department is taking to help support the fashion and textile industry?

Answer from Kemi Badenoch

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 Lisa Cameron SNP
Context

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.

Question

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?

Answer from Kemi Badenoch

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The answer did not specify whether a specific meeting would take place or provide details on future actions beyond general support statements.

How: Will Do All We Can

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