HC Deb 01 December 1969 vol 792 c183W
42. Mr. Pardoe

asked the Minister of Technology how many square feet of new factories have been built per 1,000 of the population in the South-Western Development Area since 1964; and what is the equivalent figure for all the other development areas taken together.

Mr. Varley

3.4 and 5.6 respectively, based on the number of factories completed for manufacturing industries between 1st January, 1964 and 31st March, 1969 for which industrial development certificates have been issued.