HC Deb 03 March 1967 vol 742 cc169-70W
Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Minister of Labour if he will state the number of new jobs created in Welsh industry in 1966.

Mr. Darling

I have been asked to reply. New factories and extensions so far known to have been completed for manufacturing industry in Wales during 1966 are expected, on the basis of estimates provided by firms, to produce about 5,600 new jobs when the factories are fully manned. Industrial building approved during the year is expected by the firms concerned to provide in due course about 22,700 new jobs.

Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Minister of Labour how many men found new jobs in advance factories built in Wales in 1965 and 1966.

Mr. Darling

I have been asked to reply. New jobs were provided for 222 people, of whom 146 were men, in advance factories built in Wales in 1965 and 1966.