§ Captain P. Macdonaldasked the President of the Board of Trade whether the legislation with regard to war risks insurance is to be introduced during the current Session or not?
§ Mr. StanleyI would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the answer given on the 5th June to the hon. and gallant Member for Handsworth (Commander Locker-Lampson).
632Wthe purpose of the annual Surveys of Industrial Development.
In compiling the figures of employment provided by factories opened, account has been taken of the employment reported as at 31st December of the year following that in which each factory was established. As regards factories extended or closed, I regret that, for the reasons mentioned in the published Surveys, it is not practicable to furnish details of the employment affected.