§ 42. Mr. Amessasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many new businesses have started up in Basildon over the last year; and if he will give a breakdown of the similar figures for the last six years.
§ Mr. Norman LamontComprehensive figures for the formation of new businesses in Basildon are not available. Information on the setting-up of new manufacturing firms employing more than 10 people shows that 13 such firms have opened since 1977 in the Southend travel-to-work area, which includes Basildon.