HC Deb 01 February 1971 vol 810 cc249-50W
Mr. David Watkins

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what effect he estimates the changes in financial incentives announced in October, 1970 have had upon the number of inquiries made to his Department by firms seeking to establish new industrial projects in the Consett and Stanley Urban Districts in County Durham.

Mr. Ridley

Since inquiries are rarely made about specific locations, no meaningful estimate can be made. The Department draws to the attention of all suitable firms the possibility of locating in Consett and Stanley.

Mr. David Watkins

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many visits have been arranged by his Department since 18th June, 1970 for firms

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES APPROVED IN 1970 IN DEVELOPMENT AREAS
Estimated Additional Employment ('000)*
Number Area ('000 sq. ft.) Males Total
Northern … … 1st Quarter … … 67 1,906 2.7 3.9
2nd Quarter … … 82 3,707 6.6 10.0
3rd Quarter … … 55 1,615 1.9 2.7
4th Quarter … … 57 1,178 1.3 1.7
Merseyside … … 1st Quarter … … 55 1,844 2.1 2.6
2nd Quarter … … 34 822 1.2 1.8
3rd Quarter … … 40 900 0.7 1.0
4th Quarter … … 41 1,186 0.6 0.8
South West … … 1st Quarter … … 11 230 0.5 0.6
2nd Quarter … … 15 292 0.4 0.7
3rd Quarter … … 11 186 0.3 0.5
4th Quarter … … 11 459 0.6 0.8
Scotland … … 1st Quarter … … 46 1,701 1.1 2.9
2nd Quarter … … 65 2,336 1.2 2.0
3rd Quarter … … 57 3,403 2.9 3.7
4th Quarter … … 55 2,992 2.0 3.3
Wales … … 1st Quarter … … 58 1,473 1.9 2.5
2nd Quarter … … 49 2,613 4.4 4.9
3rd Quarter … … 50 1,482 3.0 3.8
4th Quarter … … 63 1,479 2.0 2.8
* Applicants' estimates of the additional employment expected to arise when projects are complete and fully manned.

Mr. David Reed

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many industrial development certificates were interested in moving into the Consett and Stanley, County Durham, special development area.

Mr. Ridley

Since 18th June, 1970, the Consett and Stanley area has been suggested as a suitable location to 13 firms, three of whom have visited the area.