HC Deb 07 February 1968 vol 758 cc389-90
38. Mr. Clegg

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many advance factories have been completed since October, 1964; and how many advance factories were unoccupied on 30th November, 1967.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

Eighty-eight Board of Trade advance factories have been completed since October, 1964; 36, of which 22 had been completed since July, 1967, were unoccupied on 30th November, 1967, but three of these had been allocated.

Mr. Clegg

What reason does the hon. Lady give for the delay in letting so many of these advance factories?

Mrs. Dunwoody

All advance factories are shown to as many industrialists as are anxious to see new factory accommodation, but it has been difficult for us to obtain tenants in all of them.

39. Mr. Clegg

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many advance factories have been let since October, 1964; and how many people are now working in them.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

Since October, 1964, 55 advance factories have been let, and a further six sold or expected to be sold. About 4,000 people are employed in these factories.