HC Deb 18 December 1986 vol 107 cc630-1W
Mr. Gerald Bowden

asked the Paymaster General (1) what has been the net change in the number of new businesses in the borough of Southwark since (a) 1979 and (b) 1983; and if he will make a statement;

(2) what are the latest figures available for the number of new businesses registered in the borough of Southwark since 1979.

Mr. Trippier

I regret that the information is not available.