HC Deb 04 June 1981 vol 5 cc386-7W
Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many new firms started up in Wales during the last year; what were the corresponding figures for the last 10 years; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

The number of new manufacturing establishments employing at least 11, known to have opened in each of the years in question and which are still in operation, is as follows:

Year No.
1970 50
1971 51
1972 45
1973 70
1974 54
1975 51

Year No.
1976 44
1977 32
1978 69
1979 56
1980 49