HC Deb 23 April 1969 vol 782 c85W
Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a further statement about the advance factory programme in Scotland.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

Since October, 1964, the Board of Trade has authorised the construction of 54 advance factories in Scotland. So far, 41 have been completed and, of these, 31 have been allocated. The last programme was announced in January, 1969, and, at present, we have no plans to authorise further advance factories other than as replacements which may be necessary in special development areas.