§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Industry what is the average period of time between the announcement of an advance factory by his Department and completion of construction.
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§ Mr. Gregor MackenzieTaking advance factories completed since February 1974, and including cases where land first had to be acquired, the average was 26 months.
§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for Industry how many of the advance factories to be built in 1976–77 are to be located in Kirkby or on the Knowsley Industrial Estate.
§ Mr. Gregor MackenzieNine advance factories totalling 140,000 square feet are under construction on the Knowsley Industrial Estate. Three are due for completion during the late summer and the remainder by the spring of next year.
Scotland United Kingdom including Scotland Number Value Number Value (£000) (£000) Loans 10 52 38 245 Interest relief grants (based on a notional loan value of less than £10,000) 22 23 114 115 Romoval grants 33 88 226 679 I regret that the required information about the number of companies registered in Scotland is not readily available.
§ Mrs. Winifred Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Industry what is the total sum of money given to date as assistance under the Industry Act 1972.
§ Mr. Gregor Mackenzie£581,334,000 in gross terms up to 31st May 1975.