Mr. Corbettasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what have been (a) the number of job losses announced, (b) the number of new jobs announced, (c) the number of firms which have closed and (d) the number of new firms started in the west midlands since 21 March 1983 by each minimium list heading industrial classification.
Mr. ButcherI regret that the information is not available in the form requested and could not be obtained without incurring excessive costs.