§ 36 and 37. Mr. PARKINSONasked the President of the Board of Trade (1) the number of works closed down in Lancashire in the cotton, coal, iron and steel industries, during the years 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934 and 1935; stating the number of persons who have lost their employment as a consequence in each case, separately;
(2) the number of new industries that have been established in Lancashire during the years 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, and 1935, stating the nature of such industries and the number of persons employed?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI am having statements prepared, which I will circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT as soon as possible.
§ Captain Sir WILLIAM BRASSIs the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that everything is being done to help Lancashire?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANWe are doing everything we can.