Oral Answers to Questions — Unemployment. – in the House of Commons at on 24 May 1937.
Mr Emanuel Shinwell
, Seaham
asked the Minister of Labour whether any factories have opened on the Team Valley trading estate; and how many workpeople are engaged?
Lieut-Colonel Anthony Muirhead
, Wells
On 20th May one factory on the Team Valley Trading Estate was occupied by the tenant, but manufacturing production had not begun. It is expected that six further factories will be ready for occupation by tenants by the end of the month.
Mr Emanuel Shinwell
, Seaham
How many workpeople are likely to be engaged as a result of the operation of this estate? Is the hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that it is now rather more than 18 months since the scheme was started?
Lieut-Colonel Anthony Muirhead
, Wells
I am aware that the scheme has been started some time, and I consider that admirable progress has been made. With regard to the number of employes, I am afraid that it is not possible to say.
Mr Emanuel Shinwell
, Seaham
Does the hon. and gallant Gentleman regard the construction of one factory in regard to which it is not possible to say how many workpeople are to be employed, as admirable?
Lieut-Colonel Anthony Muirhead
, Wells
Certainly, because the layout of the trading estate, the erection of railway sidings, and the construction of roads and buildings necessarily take a considerable time.
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