HC Deb 07 July 1966 vol 731 cc86-7W
53. Mr. Judd

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many industrial development certificates have been sought during the past five years within the Portsmouth area; and how many such certificates have been granted.

Mr. Darling

Since 1st July, 1961, 101 industrial development certificates each for more than 5,000 square feet have been issued for the Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport and Havant employment exchange areas, and seven applications have been refused. Two are still under consideration.