§ 63. Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many industrial development certificates were issued for Scotland in the period 1st July to 30th September, 1970; what was the total floor space involved; and what were the comparable figures for each of the last five years.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to his Question on 9th November.—[Vol. 806, c. 15.]
§ 73. Mr. George Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what estimate he has made of the effect on the Welsh economy caused by the policy of greater flexibility in the granting of industrial development certificates; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantWe have had regard to the economy as a whole. The industrial development certificate system remains an essential element in our regional policy and will be administered in the best interests of the economy. Wales should benefit as our policy takes effect.
§ 81. Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many industrial development certificates for buildings below 10,000 square feet were refused between 1966 and 1970.
§ Mr. Anthony Grant406 in the period 1st January, 1966, to 30th August, 1970.