HC Deb 26 March 1964 vol 692 cc153-4W
Mr. P. Williams

asked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development how many factories have been completed and how many new jobs have been provided thereby in Sunderland since January, 1960.

Mr. D. Price

Twelve new factory buildings on new sites for which industrial development certificates were issued have been completed in the area covered by the Sunderland group of employment exchanges since 1st January, 1960. They were estimated to give rise to 2,828 new jobs.

Mr. P. Williams

asked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development what factory extensions have been carried out in Sunderland since January, 1960; and how many new jobs have been provided.

Mr. D. Price

Twenty-two factory extensions for which industrial development certificates were issued have been completed in the area covered by the Sunderland group of employment exchanges since 1st January, 1960. They were estimated to give rise to 1,531 new jobs.