HC Deb 05 March 1973 vol 852 cc8-9W
Mr. Cledwyn Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many industrial development certificates were authorised for Wales in each year from 1965 to 1972; and what volume of factory floor space this comprised in each of the years in question.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Following is the information for schemes of 15,000 sq. ft. and over:

Year Number Area '000 sq. ft.
1965 57 3,838
1966 110 8,495
1967 81 4,509
1968 119 7,508
1969 131 6,763
1970 104 7,322
1971 57 2,668
1972 46 2,763

Note: In July 1972 IDC control was abolished in the Development and Special Development Areas.