HC Deb 11 July 1939 vol 349 cc2043-4
38. Mr. Tinker

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many new works have been established in Lancashire since January, 1938; the number of employés; and where the works are situated?

Mr. Stanley

As the answer involves a tabular statement I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

The following statement, which has been compiled from the particulars received in connection with the Survey of Industrial Development, shows the number of factories opened in the Lancashire area during the year 1938, and the employment provided in those factories as at 31st December, 1938. The survey takes account only of factories employing 25 or more workpeople.

District. Number of factories. Employment provided.
Liverpool and West Cheshire. 7 6,100
Warrington and St. Helens Districts. 5 750
Manchester and Salford 29 3,55
Ashton-under-Lyne District. 4 850
Bolton, Bury and Wigan Districts. 10 650
Oldham and Rochdale Districts. 4 200
Blackburn and Burnley Districts. 6 450
North Lanes., Westmorland and Cumberland Districts. 2 400
Total 67 12,950