HC Deb 02 May 1975 vol 891 cc274-5W
Mr. Nicholas Edwards

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how many companies set up new operations in Wales in each year since 1965; how many new jobs for men and for women were involved in each case; and how many of these operations are still active.

Mr. Gregor Mackenzie

Information is available only from 1966 and relates to

Number of Establishments Still in Latest known employment
Opening operation Male Female Total
1966 36 30 1,140 1,640 2,780
1967 38 31 2,300 1,690 3,3990
1968 74 59 5,910 2,120 8,030
1969 101 78 6,930 3,510 10,440
1970 57 46 3,310 1,190 4,500
1971 47 45 2,980 1,870 4,850
1972 47 43 2,100 1,560 3,600
1973 75 68 2,780 2,740 5,520
1974 25 25 770 570 1,340
The figures cover (a) establishments with known origins outside Wales; (b) establishments completely new to manufacturing: and (c) branches of establishments operating in Wales.