HC Deb 16 March 1939 vol 345 c635W
Sir W. Jenkins

asked 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. Stanley

In 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.

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