HC Deb 23 November 1967 vol 754 c413W
Mr. Hunter

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many advance factories have been built in the Central West Fife area; and how many have been tenanted by industrial firms.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

Four, of which three are occupied. Four others are under construction.

Mr. Will Owen

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that a Board of Trade advance factory is still untenanted at Ashington, Northumberland; and when he expects to secure an effective tenant.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

Yes. I hope shortly to complete our discussions with the applicant mentioned in my reply of 25th October.—[Vol. 751, c.498.]

Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the President of the Board of Trade why he cannot reveal the number of men employed in those advance factories in Wales which have been built and tenanted since 1964.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

As I have already told the hon. Member in my letter of 14th November, we treat as confidential information which could reveal the business of individual undertakings.