§ Mr. Hamiltonasked the President of the Board of Trade how much new factory building has been started in Scotland since 1st January, 1953; how much was completed; and how much closed down in the same period.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftAccording to the latest available information, the number of new factories and extensions of over 5,000 sq. ft. started in Scotland since 1st January, 1953, is six, the estimated cost of these totals £590,000 and the area 224,000 sq. ft. Eight projects are known to have been completed since that date at an estimated cost of £247,000 and with an area of 169,000 sq. ft. These figures are liable to later amendment, since more complete information may subsequently be obtained. The Board of Trade do not keep comprehensive records of the closing down of factories.