HC Deb 24 April 1934 vol 288 c1530
22. Lieut.-Colonel MOORE

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many new factories have been erected in Scotland during the past two and a-half years; and what is the number of persons finding employment therein?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

A survey of industrial development, which will include particulars of new factories established in Scotland in 1932 and 1933, will, it is hoped, be issued early in May.

Lieut.-Colonel MOORE

Is there any indication of a progressive increase in the number of factories?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

If my hon. and gallant Friend will wait until the publication early in May, he will be able to draw his own deduction.

Mr. RHYS DAVIES

How comes it about that the right hon. Gentleman is always able to give the House information as to new factories in England, but he cannot give similar information about Scotland?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I always treat Scotland on exactly the same terms as I treat England.