HC Deb 31 July 1958 vol 592 cc1586-7
54. Mr. Gower

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many Government-owned and privately-owned factories in Wales are at present vacant or likely to be vacant; and what steps are being taken to bring new industries to them.

Sir D. Eccles

There are 13 Government-owned factories in Wales which are, or are likely to become, vacant. Two of these are being re-let, and it is hoped that a third will be sold shortly. Every effort is being made to bring the others, and also such privately-owned factories as are known to the Board of Trade, to the attention of suitable firms.