§ Mr. Cleggasked the President of the Board of Trade how many textile mills have closed in the North-West since 1st January 1967; and how many jobs were represented by such closures.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuThe Textile Council—who have the latest figures—estimate that 69 mills have closed since the 1st January 1967, representing a loss of 7,630 jobs.