HC Deb 13 July 1954 vol 530 cc21-2W
78 and 80. Mr. Brooman-White

asked the President of the Board of Trade (1) the number of new manufacturing enterprises started in Scotland with Government aid and with private capital, respectively, from 1950 up to the latest available date;

(2) the number of new manufacturing enterprises started in Scotland by non-Scottish firms, new Scottish firms and established Scottish firms, respectively, from 1950 up to the latest available date.

Mr. H. Strauss

I regret that the information asked for is not available.

79. Mr. Brooman-White

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will give figures of approvals of new factory building and extensions for Scotland and Great Britain, respectively, during the first quarter of 1954.

Mr. H. Strauss

My right hon. Friend regrets that incorrect figures were given in the answer to my hon. Friend's Question on 29th June. The correct figures are: Scotland 37 approvals at an estimated total value of £1.58 million; and Great Britain 612 approvals at an estimated total value of £29.68 million.