Basildon (Hansard, 11 May 1988)

HC Deb 11 May 1988 vol 133 c146W 146W

§ 47. Mr. Amess
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what figures he has for the growth in the number of businesses in Basildon.

§ Mr. Atkins
There 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

Number of businesses registered for VAT
	Number
End 1981	2,370
End 1986	3,043
Per cent. increase	28.45