§ 6. Sir C. Thornton-Kemsleyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what undertakings have been given by the new town corporations in Scotland to provide factory space for interested firms; and what employment potential this represents.
§ Mr. NobleThe present total employment of over 24,000 in the Scottish new towns includes 4,360 jobs in 82 firms whose premises have been provided by the Development Corporations; these firms expect to have employment for an additional 5,160 in the future.
Premises are currently being provided by the Corporations for a further 12 firms, who expect to provide 4,540 jobs. Negotiations with other firms are at various stages of progress.
Sir C. Thorton-KemsleyWhile thank-ink my right hon. Friend for that satisfactory reply, may I ask if his Answer covers the new town of Livingston as well?
§ Mr. NobleThe new town of Livingston, I understand, has two firms which are not yet in operation but which hope to provide rather over 2,000 jobs.