§ Mr. Fittasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many industries have closed in West Belfast during the years 1972, 1973, 1974 and to date; and what number of people were rendered unemployed.
§ Mr. OrmeThe information is not available in the form requested. Between June 1972 and June 1973, 55 employers with addresses in Belfast postal districts 9A, 9B, 11, 12 and 13 ceased trading, causing a direct loss of 218 jobs. The corresponding figures for 1973–74 were 52 employers and 305 jobs. Statistics for 1974–75 are not yet available.