HC Deb 04 April 1946 vol 421 c244W
Mr. Hobson

asked the Minister of Works the production of sheet and plate glass for the periods January 1945, to January, 1946, and January, 1938, to January, 1939, by manufacturers in Britain; and the number of firms engaged therein.

Mr. Tomlinson:

The production of sheet and plate glass in the calendar years 1938 and 1945 in terms of square feet was as follows:

Sheet. Plate.
1938 110,737,830 17,701,100
1945 203,624,550 20,187,400

Only one firm is engaged in this production.