HC Deb 28 May 1963 vol 678 c104W
71. Mr. Popplewell

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many new industries have established themselves in the North-East in the three years ended April 1963; and how many work-people they now employ.

Mr. D. Price

In the three years ended April 1963 eighteen firms from outside the Region have established themselves in the North-East and at present employ 2,288 people.