§ Mrs. McCurleyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many new companies were registered in Scotland during each of the years from 1975 to 1985.
§ Mr. HowardNew company incorporations in Scotland for calendar years are:
Number 1975 2,250 1976 2,266 1977 2,327 1978 2,955 1979 3,514 1980 3,270 1981 3,475 1982 4,211 1983 4,718 1984 4,976 1985 5,417