HC Deb 26 July 1962 vol 663 c173W
Mr. Goodhew

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will make a statement about the building of further advance factories.

Mr. Erroll

Preparations are now being made for converting the Admiralty repair shop at Donibristle for industrial use. In addition, I have decided to build one advance factory in each of the following areas:

Scotland:

  • N.E. Lanarkshire—Whitburn.
  • Larkhill—Lesmahagow—Douglas.
  • Central West Fife.
  • Central Ayrshire.
  • Sanquhar—Kirkconnel.
  • Stranraer.

England:

  • South-West Durham.
  • South-East Northumberland.

Wales:

  • North-West Wales.

The exact location of each factory will depend on the availability of suitable land. If negotiations which have been going on for some time lead to industrial development at Stranraer, the advance factory allocated to this area will be sited elsewhere in Scotland.