§ 89. Mr. Willeyasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has now completed his consideration of the report on the administration of the Development areas; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. H. StraussI cannot yet add to the reply which I gave the hon. Member on 18th November.
97. Mr. J. T. Priceasked the President of the Board of Trade how many schemes submitted for approval in Development Areas in England since 1st July, 1952, have been endorsed; how many rejected; and what are the respective capital costs of such schemes.
§ Mr. H. Strauss38 applications for industrial development certificates in respect of projects for Development Areas in England were received between 1st July, 1952, and 31st October, 1952, and all were granted. The total capital cost of these building schemes is estimated by the promoters to be about £3¾ million.