§ Mr. William Priceasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many industrial development certificates were authorised in England and Wales in 1972; and what were the figures for 1970 and 1971.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantFollowing is the information for schemes of 15,000 sq. ft. and over:
Year Number of IDCs Approved 1970 … … … 1,547 1971 … … … 1,130 1972* … … … 1,399 * IDC control was abolished in Development and Special Development Areas in July 1972.