HC Deb 01 June 1965 vol 713 c203W
Mr. Duffy

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many applications for industrial development certificates were received by his Department in the East and West Ridings of Yorkshire in the first quarter of 1965; how many were granted; and how this figure compares with that for the first quarter of 1964.

Mr. Darling

The figures are as follows:

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES
1965 1964
1st Quarter 1st Quarter
Applications 86 91
Approvals* 75 69
* Including approvals of applications received before 1st January of each year.

Mr. Duffy

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many applications for industrial development certificates were received by his Department in the area covered by the Colne Valley constituency in the first quarter of 1965; how many were granted and in respect of what industries; and how this figure compares with that for the first quarter of 1964.

Mr. Darling

The figures are as follows:

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES
1965 1964
1st Quarter 1st Quarter
Applications 1 4
Approvals* Nil 2
*Including approvals of applications received before 1st January, 1964.
The approvals in 1964 were for textile and printing and publishing industries.