HC Deb 06 December 1978 vol 959 cc694-5W
Mr. Kenneth Clarke

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how many Government advance factories are at the moment under construction in England; and what their total area is.

Mr. Les Huckfield:

On 31st October, 66 standard factories and 146 terrace units were under construction with a total floor area of 123,080 square metres.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he will set out the number and area of advance factories completed in England in 1974, 1975, 1976 and 1977 which are not yet let

Mr. Les Huckfield:

The number of factories which have not been allocated to tenants since completion are as follows:

Number of factories
Year of completion Standard Terrace units Area (sq. metres)
1974 3 3 4,109
1975 4 5,653
1976 17 2 31,499
1977 28 35 51,258