§ 38. Mr. Jayasked the President of the Board of Trade what percentage, measured by square feet, the total of new factory approvals of over 5,000 square feet in the London and South Eastern Region represented of total approvals in Great Britain in 1958, 1959, and 1960, respectively; and whether he will give similar figures for areas now classed as development districts under the Local Employment Act.
§ Mr. N. MacphersonThese percentages in respect of schemes mainly of over 5,000 square feet for 1958, 1959 and 1960 respectively for the London and South Eastern Region were 21, 18 and 12, and for the areas now classed as development districts 10, 15 and 20.
§ Mr. JayAlthough this shows some welcome decrease in factory development in London and the South Eastern Region, may I ask what the figures would look like if office developments were included?
§ Mr. MacphersonThat is an entirely different question. I am afraid that I could not answer it without notice.