HC Deb 27 March 1968 vol 761 cc276-7W
Mr. Hannan

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many industrial development certificates have been granted in Scotland in each of the years 1962 to 1967; and what is the estimated number of jobs involved in each year.

Mr. Darling

The information is given in the following table:

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES ISSUED IN SCOTLAND
Year Number Total Estimated Additional Employment
1962 120 10,040
1963 172 14,880
1964 204 15,040
1965 266 27,740
1966 219 20,410
1967 250 14,040
* Additional employment expected to arise when the projects are complete and fully manned as estimated by the applicants.