HC Deb 08 December 1932 vol 272 cc1779-80
41. Lieut. - Colonel Sir MERVYN MANNINGHAM-BULLER

asked the Minister of Agriculture the total number of factories for canning fruit or vegetables existent in this country and the number erected or commenced within the last 12 months?

Major ELLIOT

I understand that there are 72 fruit and vegetable canning factories in England and Wales, including 18 new factories erected in 1932.