HC Deb 18 November 1948 vol 458 cc551-2
28. Mr. William Shepherd

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many firms have requested the assistance of the Production Efficiency Service during the year ended June, 1948; and what was the total cost of operations during this year.

Mr. H. Wilson

Eighty-six different firms requested assistance during the year ending June, 1948. The cost of the service during this period, excluding accommodation and overheads, was approximately £35,000.