§ 47. Mr. AmessTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what figures he has for the growth in the number of businesses in Basildon.
§ Mr. AtkinsThere are no figures which indicate precisely the growth of businesses in Basildon. However the Business Statistics Office register for businesses for VAT purposes shows the following for Basildon district:
Number of businesses registered for VAT Number End 1981 2,370 End 1986 3,043 Per cent. increase 28.45 Figures for 1987 are not yet available