HC Deb 08 March 1968 vol 760 c171W
Mr. Wright

asked the President of the Board of Trade what has been the cost involved in building the 27 advance factories in Scotland since October, 1964; and, of the nine that have become occupied, how many have been taken by English, how many by Scottish and how many by United States firms.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

The estimated total cost, exclusive of extensions to meet occupant's needs, is £1.8 million. Of the 9 occupied factories, 2 are occupied by English firms, 6 by firms which are United-States controlled and one, which is subdivided into 4 units, by 3 Scottish and 1 English.

Mr. Wright

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether it is his policy to continue to build advance factories in Scotland, in view of the fact that 18 out of 27 built since October, 1964 are standing empty; and how many are to be built in 1968, and where.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

We shall continue to build advance factories as long as they can serve a useful purpose in attracting industry to localities where it is desirable to create new employment opportunities. 13 more advance factories are due for completion in 1968 at:

Harthill. Donibristle.
Cumnock. Hillington.
Lochgelly. Queens Park.
Bellshill (2). Chapelhall.
Aberdeen. Uddingston.
Kilwinning. Dumfries.