HC Deb 17 May 1971 vol 817 c208W
Mr. Trew

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many paper mills and machines were closed during 1970 and during the first quarter of 1971.

Mr. Ridley

I have been advised of the closure of five paper mills during 1970 and five during the first quarter of 1971. The number of machines involved was seven and 19 respectively. One mill, closed in 1971, has temporarily reopened.