§ Mr. Garrettasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will state, for the years ended 31st March, 1964, 48W and 31st December, 1964, the number of approvals given for the building of factories and extensions in the North-East development districts, giving the area and the estimated employment and cost.
§ Mr. DarlingInformation is not available on the cost of privately-financed developments covered by industrial development certificates. The other figures are as follows:
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES ISSUED FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS IN THE NORTH EAST Year ended Number of Schemes Area: sq. ft. Estimated additional employment 31st March, 1964 132 4,479,000 14,016 31st December, 1964* 181 6,646,000 25,709 * Provisional figures.