§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Secretary of State for Scotland the total area of factory space for which outside firms have inquired at East Kilbride since the development corporation was set up.
§ Mr. J. Stuart3,100,000 square feet.
§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Secretary of State for Scotland the current capital cost per square foot of providing factory space at East Kilbride; the minimum rent per square foot at which such space can be let economically; and the rents at which factory space is currently being let.
§ Mr. J. StuartThe capital costs and rents of factory buildings at East Kilbride depend upon the type of accommodation and services provided and other relevant circumstances. No factories for letting have, in fact, been so far completed in East Kilbride.
§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Secretary of State for Scotland the total area of factory space contracted for at East Kilbride to date; and the total number of persons for whom employment will be provided when the factory space so contracted for has been provided.
§ Mr. J. Stuart830,000 square feet; and about 4,250 workers.