3. Mr. McKieasked the President of the Board of Trade how many boot and shoe factories have been derequisitioned; what are the names of the owners; and where are they situated.
§ Mr, BelcherOne hundred and five hoot and shoe factories, representing about 1,179,000 square feet, were derequisitioned up to 28th February, 1946. Of this total, 74 factories are situated in the North Midland Region, and eleven in the North Western Region, with the balance distributed over the United Kingdom. If the hon. Member so desires, I will send him a detailed list of the factories and their location.