HC Deb 17 July 1952 vol 503 c180W
Mr. McInnes

asked the President of the Board of Trade what new factory projects have commenced in the Development Areas in Scotland since 1st November, 1951; and what is the floor space given separately when completed.

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

Since 1st November, 1951, building, in the Development Areas in Scotland, has been started on three new factories, with a total floor area of 75,750 square feet, and on 13 extensions to existing factories with a further total floor area of 304,945 square feet.

The details are:

New factories (exceeding 5,000 sq. ft.) Extensions to existing factories (exceeding 5,000 sq. ft.)
46,400 20,190
10,000 15,703
19,350 15,820
12,876
8,000
26,750
8,100
19,500
150,000
6,136
7,440
8,400
6,030