§ 5. Mr. Higgsasked the President of the Board of Trade the approximate number of firms which have been closed down in Birmingham owing to the calling up of principals or proprietors?
§ Mr. DaltonEighty-two out of 316 applications received by the Board of Trade from Birmingham traders for admission to the Register of Withdrawing Retail Traders have given the call-up as the reason for closing down. I regret that such information regarding manufacturing businesses is not available.
§ Mr. HiggsWhen these principals or proprietors are released from the Services will they receive first priority?
§ Mr. DaltonPerhaps the hon. Member will be good enough to wait for the statement I hope to make on this question.