HC Deb 18 October 1949 vol 468 c13W
Mr. J. L. Williams

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many new factories and extensions have been established in Scotland since 1945; and how many people are employed in these new factories and extensions.

Mr. H. Wilson

Three hundred and eighty-five new factories and extensions of 5,000 square feet and over have been completed in Scotland since 1945. At the 31st August, 1949 (the latest date for which figures are available) they were employing about 22,300 persons.