This growth of the direct or indirect competition of women and young persons, must be considered as operating to swell the general supply of unskilled labour.
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In London another temporary, but important, factor must be noted.

The competition of provincial factories has proved too strong for London factories in many industries.

Hence of late years a gradual transfer of manufacture from London to the provinces.

A large number of workers in London factories have found themselves out of work.