§ Mr. Monroasked the President of the Board of Trade what is the average length of time that elapses between the receipt of an inquiry from an industrial enterprise wishing to come to Scotland and the 260W actual commencement of the jobs provided by such an undertaking.
§ Mr. DarlingThe length of time varies widely. When special buildings are required it might be two years or more. When an advance factory or other existing premises meets a firm's requirements, the time might be only a few months.