§ Mr. Alec Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what were the number of inquiries received for industrial locations in Wales, in the development area in Wales, and in the special development area in Wales, respectively, for each month of 1970.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantThe number of inquiries received for industrial locations in Wales for each month of 1970 was January 33, February 33, March 33, April 46, May 36, June 35, July 24, August 36, September 17, October 19, November 37 and December 18. More than one location in the Special Development and Development Areas of Wales was brought to the notice of the majority of inquirers.
§ Mr. Alec Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement showing the amount of Government aid used for industrial development in Wales in 1970; and how this compares with 1969.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantThe information is available for financial years only. On this basis, expenditure on Government preferential assistance to industry in Wales was £40.2 million in 1968–69 and £44.6 million in 1969–70.
§ Mr. Alec Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many firms are now contemplating industrial development at Llantrisant, and how many have, since June, 1970, changed their mind regarding such development.
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§ Mr. Anthony GrantThe Department regularly draws attention to Llantrisant as an industrial location, but it is not possible to say how many firms may now seriously be considering it. Since June, 1970, two firms which had been considering development at Llantrisant have told us that they would prefer other locations.