Abstract: An end fitting assembly for a conduit (10) having an internal screen (11), comprises a nipple (15) adapted to be inserted in at least an end portion (12) of the conduit (10) and a sleeve (23) adapted to co-operate with the nipple (15) about which the screen (11) can be folded, the arrangement being such that the folded portion of the screen (11) is clamped between the sleeve (23) and an adjacent co-operating portion of the nipple (15).