HC Deb 24 October 1968 vol 770 c359W
Mr. Moonman

asked the President of the Board of Trade what publicly-owned industries have been created in the Basildon New Town and Brentwood Urban District Council areas since May, 1966; how many workers they employ; and what plans there are for the future.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

No publicly-owned industries have been created in Basildon and Brentwood since May, 1966, and I am not aware of any proposals to do so.

Mr. Moonman

asked the President of the Board of Trade what privately-owned industries have been created in the Basildon New Town and Brentwood Urban District Council areas since May, 1966; how many workers they employ; and what plans there are for the future.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

Between May, 1966, and September, 1968, inclusive, 34 industrial development certificates have been issued for Basildon and Brentwood for 743,000 sq. ft. It is estimated that when the projects are fully manned they should provide 920 jobs.