HC Deb 09 November 1948 vol 457 cc1386-7
73. Mr. Murray

asked the President of the Board of Trade when the two factories at Crook, Co. Durham, will be ready for occupation; if he is aware that the garments produced by Ramar's Dresses Ltd. are of a high quality and for export which could be greatly increased if this firm were able to operate in one of the new factories; and if he will expedite the opening of this factory and thus help our export trade.

Mr. Bottomley

Both factories are almost complete. One tenant is already in partial occupation and Ramar Dresses Limited should be able to start moving in next month.

Mr. Murray

While thanking the hon. Member for that reply, may I ask him if he will make sure that these factories really do get a chance to open? There are people in the Crook area who still like to do a spot of work and these new factories will be able to make that possible. Will the hon. Member do everything he can to get them opened as soon as possible? Is he aware that building was started in 1946—that it has been going on for two years now?