§ Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many new businesses were 429W started up in the latest year for which figures are available (a) nationally and (b) in Ealing borough; in what broad areas of commerce; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaudeDuring 1986, 193,000 new businesses first registered for VAT in the United Kingdom, and 1,130 in the London borough of Ealing.
The table gives the analysis of broad trade categories:
United Kingdom Ealing Agriculture 5,500 — Production 19,600 105 Construction 28,200 174 Transport 8,600 55 Wholesaling 15,100 131 Retail 34,900 161 Finance and professional 16,800 100 Catering 19,400 65 Motor trades 8,800 45 Other services 36,000 294