§ 32. Mr. Montgomeryasked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development what is the number of new industries that have come to north-east England in the last three months; and how many jobs these new industries have provided.
§ Mr. D. PriceIn the three months December 1963 to February 1964, industrial development certificates have 77W been issued in the North-East to five firms new to the area. These projects, representing between them four industries, are expected to provide 2,700 jobs.
§ 45. Mr. Milneasked the Secretary of State for Industry. Trade and Regional Development how many advance factories were completed in the North-East in the years 1962 and 1963; how many are now occupied; and how many jobs they are providing.
§ Mr. D. PriceDuring 1962 and 1963 three Board of Trade advance factories in the North-East became available for occupation. Two are occupied. Employment figures for individual firms are confidential; the three factories together should provide over 200 jobs.
§ 46. Mr. Milneasked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development how many advance factories are due to be completed in the North-East during 1964; and how many jobs they will provide.
§ Mr. D. PriceI expect that 10 Board of Trade advance factories in the North-East will become available for occupation during 1964. Three have already been allocated to firms. The 10 together should provide about 1,000 jobs.