HC Deb 06 May 1977 vol 931 cc301-2W
Mr. Nicholas Edwards

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many advance factories are currently approved but not started in Wales; and how many are currently under construction.

Mr. John Morris

79 advance factories have been approved but not yet started, of which 61 were announced on 22nd April 1977. 28 are currently under construction.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many advance factories were completed in Wales in 1976 and in the first three months of 1977; and how many advance factories were standing empty in Wales at 31st December 1976 and 31st March 1977.

Mr. John Morris

46 advance factories were completed in Wales in 1976 and four in the first three months of 1977. On 31st December 1976, tenants were being actively sought for 34 advance factories and on 31st March 1977 for 33.

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