HC Deb 14 November 1932 vol 270 cc736-7
62. Mr. THORNE

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, through the action of his Department, any works or factories that were closed down prior to September, 1931, have been re-opened; and can he give particulars?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Dr. Burgin)

I regret that the particulars, for which the hon. Member asks, regarding the reopening of closed factories are not available, but, as indicated in the reply which was given on the 3rd November to the hon. and gallant Member for the Isle of Wight (Captain P. Macdonald), I hope shortly to be in a position to make a further statement with regard to the new undertakings which have been established in this country since November, 1931, by or with the assistance of foreign concerns.

Mr. THORNE

Will the hon. Gentleman, when presenting that report, present also a report informing us whether they are recognising the trade union conditions in this country?

Dr. BURGIN

I have no doubt that point will be looked into.

Major NATHAN

And will the hon. Gentleman at the same time present a report saying how many factories and workshops have been closed in that period?