HC Deb 11 January 1977 vol 923 cc467-8W
Mr. Kenneth Clarke

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how many applications for industrial development certificates for new industrial develop- ment in intermediate areas have been refused in each of the last five years.

Mr. Alan Williams

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how many industrial development certificates have so far been granted and how many refused for speculative industrial redevelopment of old industrial sites containing obsolete industrial premises outside the assisted areas.

Mr. Alan Williams

Up to the end of November 1976, 16 certificates have been issued for projects coming within the arrangements announced on 26th February 1976. No project within those criteria has been refused, but two or three applications for projects which on investigation were found to be outside the scheme were either rejected or withdrawn. Some other projects have been discussed informally, but did not lead to applications as they were found to be outside the criteria.