§ Mr. Jannerasked the President of the Board of Trade how many applications he has received from the Midlands, including Leicester, for industrial development certificates; and how many he has felt able to grant.
§ Mr. BottomleyIn the Midland and North Midland Regions 1,749 applications for industrial development certificates for new factories and extensions exceeding 5,000 sq. ft. have been received since 1st July, 1948, and 1,428 certificates have been granted. Of these, 63 applications have been received in respect of Leicester and 58 granted.