Mr. W. Joseph Stewartasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will state the number of factories that have been opened in North-East England 1744W and the Greater London area, respectively, during 1937 and 1938, and the number of persons that have been employed?
Mr. StanleyFollowing are provisional figures compiled for the purpose of the Survey of Industrial Development for the year 1937. Particulars in respect of the current year are not available, as the survey is compiled only on an annual basis.
The statement shows, in respect of the regions specified, the provisional figures compiled for the purpose of the Survey of Industrial Development, 1937; these particulars relate only to factories employing 25 or more workpeople. Particulars in respect of the current year are not available, as the survey is compiled only on an annual basis.
— Factories opened during 1937. Number of factories. Employment provided therein (in December, 1937). North-East England. 61 4,150 Greater London. 233 13,750