§ 90. Mr. F. Willeyasked the President of the Board of Trade how many new factory projects have been approved since 1st November, 1951, for building in the North-East Development Area; and on what dates construction is expected to begin.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftIn the North-Eastern Development Area, the Board of Trade have granted Industrial Development Certificates for seven new factory projects since 1st November, 1951. Only one of these has yet been licensed for building; work is expected to start in July, 1952. In addition, Industrial Development Certificates have been granted for 19 extensions to existing factories. Of these projects, five have been licensed for building; work has already started on two; and work on two others is expected to start at once.