HC Deb 10 February 1967 vol 740 cc387-8W
Mr. Blaker

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many projects for the building of advance factories were approved by the Government in 1965 and 1966; how many of these were in Merseyside and Furness; and how many were in the remainder of the north-west region.

of these years; and from what countries it came.

Mr. Darling

Quantities of newsprint consumed in the United Kingdom and imports are given below. Figures of the value of newsprint consumption are not available.

Mr. Darling

Approval was given for the building of 26 and 39 advance factories in 1965 and 1966 respectively. Of these two were for construction in the north west region, both in the Merseyside Development Area. None was approved for Furness.