HC Deb 08 December 1969 vol 793 c21W
64. Mr. Edwin Wainwright

asked the Minister of Technology if, following the publicity given by his Department to the financial advantages obtainable under the Local Employment Bill, he will give the number of firms, showing the number of jobs involved which have shown interest in the Mexborough and Wombwell Employment Exchange areas.

Mr. Varley

Notifications of intent to apply for building grant for projects in the Mexborough and Wombwell exchange areas have been received from three firms, whose estimates of the additional jobs to be provided total some 300. Two other firms have made inquiries about grants in these areas.