§ 100. Mr. Lipsonasked the Minister of Works how many brickworks have been closed down recently in the Midland Area; what is the reason for this; and how many workers have been dismissed in consequence.
§ Mr. KeyFour brickworks and part of a fifth have closed in the Midland Area during the past three months because of the decline in the demand for bricks; 69 workers have been dismissed in consequence.