HC Deb 21 December 1966 vol 738 cc357-8W
Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is the number of new jobs created in the five counties of mid-Wales by the erection of advance factories since 30th December, 1960.

Mr. Mason

Sixty-nine at present, with the expectation of 450 or so when factories now in the pipeline are completed.

Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is the total square footage of floor space of advance factories built in the five counties of mid-Wales in each of the years 1961 to 1965 and in 1966 to date.

Mr. Mason

  • 1961—Nil.
  • 1962—Nil.
  • 1963—Nil.
  • 1964—10,000 sq. ft.
  • 1965—Nil.
  • 1966—25,000 sq. ft.

A further 71,200 sq. ft. will be completed in the first half of 1967.