§ Sir W. Jenkinsasked the President of the Board of Trade what is the number of persons employed in the new industries opened and extended in England and Wales, separately, for the years 1932 to 1937; and what is the number affected for each year for the same period where industries have closed?
§ Mr. StanleyIn respect of factories opened, the following statement shows the desired information, so far as it is available from the reports obtained for the purpose of the annual Surveys of Industrial Development. In compiling the figures of employment provided, account has been taken of the employment reported as at 31st December of the year following that in which each factory was established, except for factories established in 1937, where employment as at 31st December, 1937, is shown.
As regards factories extended or closed, I regret that, for the reasons mentioned in the published surveys, it is not practicable to furnish details of the employment affected.
Year. Employment factories* provided by opened in England. Wales (including Monmouth). 1932 … … 50,450 850 1933 … … 30,350 450 1934 … … 44,250 950 1935 … … 61,200 400 1936 … … 54,250 1,400 1937 … … 44,500 1,050 * Establishments in which 25 or more people are to be employed.