§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to develop the former Royal Engineers depot, Sandycroft, for industrial purposes under the aegis of the Welsh Development Agency; what is the acreage involved; what was the cost of purchase from the Ministry of Defence; and what proportion of the current buildings and services are available for immediate use and development; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThe Welsh Development Agency has purchased 48.22 acres of land for industrial development, comprising part of the former
328Wadvance factories are scheduled but not yet constructed; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsDetails of the development of this estate are a matter for the Wrexham Maelor borough council. £48,483 has been made available to date from the European regional development fund and a further £112,022 is committed. A breakdown of male and female employment is not readily available. More than 850 jobs are currently provided and a further 60 are estimated to be in the pipeline.