Programmes of Industrial Development 1951-56

Abstract

In this volume are gathered together the studies of 42 organised industries referred to in paragraph 27 of Chapter XXIX of the Report. All of them follow the same pattern. First, the past development of the industry is very briefly described and its present location, rated capacity and actual production, and the capital and labour employed in it are stated. Next, the raw materials which it requires are listed and their availability discussed. Information is then furnished of the extent to which its products are imported or exported and estimates given of the present and future demand for them. After this the main problems facing the industry are stated—unless it is fortunate enough to have none. Finally, the existing or proposed programmes of expansion, if any, are set forth and recommendations made for the further development or improvement of the industry and for solving its problems, so far as this is possible.