HC Deb 23 November 1967 vol 754 cc400-1W
Mr. Gibson-Watt

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what factories have been built, are being built, or are to be built by the Development Commission in Wales since October, 1964.

Mrs. White

Six new factories and extensions to three existing factories have been completed since October, 1964; two more extensions are under construction and work on four new factories is either in hand or will commence shortly.

Mr. Gibson-Watt

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the total number of Development Commission factories tenanted since October, 1964 in Wales; what employment has resulted; and what Development Commission factories not yet completed have been let.

Mrs. White

Six new factories financed by the Development Commission have been completed and occupied providing employment for over 300 people.

In addition extensions, which should provide about 150 additional jobs over the next five years, have been built at three other factories.

Two uncompleted factories have been let, and two further factories have been allocated but are not yet built or let.