HC Deb 11 December 1968 vol 775 c127W
45. Mr. William Price

asked the President of the Board of Trade how much factory space governed by industrial development certificates has been granted to the West Midlands during the past two years; and how much was granted during 1963 and 1964.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

In 1963 and 1964 industrial development certificates were issued in the West Midlands for 8. 5 million sq. ft. excluding ancillary space for which i.d.c.s were not required at that time. In the two years ending September, 1968, the comparable area was 10. 2 million sq. ft. (or 17. 4 million sq. ft. if ancillary space is included).