§ 8. Mr. JOHN WALLACEasked the Home Secretary what applications he has received from German nationals interested in the textile and making-up trades for permission to take up residence in this country with the view of establishing works for manufacturing purposes; and whether, before such applications are granted, he will bear in mind the number of vacant factories in Dunfermline suitable for textile manufacture?
§ Sir J. GILMOURDuring the current year I have received approximately 34 applications from German nationals who wish to establish making-up factories in this country and none from German nationals who wish to establish textile factories. The second part of the question does not therefore arise, but in any case I cannot undertake to advise as to the localities suitable for the establishment of particular trades.
§ Mr. MACQUISTENHow is it that these firms cannot find empty factories in Dunfermline?