§ Mr. Nicholas Edwardsasked the Secretary of State for Industry how many companies set up new operations in Wales in each year since 1965; how many new jobs for men and for women 275W were involved in each case; and how many of these operations are still active.
§ Mr. Gregor MackenzieInformation is available only from 1966 and relates to
Number of Establishments Still in Latest known employment Opening operation Male Female Total 1966 … … … … 36 30 1,140 1,640 2,780 1967 … … … … 38 31 2,300 1,690 3,3990 1968 … … … … 74 59 5,910 2,120 8,030 1969 … … … … 101 78 6,930 3,510 10,440 1970 … … … … 57 46 3,310 1,190 4,500 1971 … … … … 47 45 2,980 1,870 4,850 1972 … … … … 47 43 2,100 1,560 3,600 1973 … … … … 75 68 2,780 2,740 5,520 1974 … … … … 25 25 770 570 1,340 The figures cover (a) establishments with known origins outside Wales; (b) establishments completely new to manufacturing: and (c) branches of establishments operating in Wales.