HC Deb 14 April 1959 vol 603 c799
29. Mr. Stevens

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many industrial development certificates have been issued since 30th September, 1958, in respect of the area represented by the hon. Member for Portsmouth, Langstone; and how many persons it is expected will find employment as a result.

Sir D. Eccles

Since 30th September, 1958, five industrial development certificates have been issued for the Langstone area, to give employment to 1,133 additional persons.

Mr Stevens

Does my right hon. Friend realise that, by any standard, that must be regarded as satisfactory progress in a reasonably short space of time? Will he say what proportion of the 1,133 will be male labour?

Sir D. Eccles

I am afraid I could not do so, without notice