§ 74. Mr. Edwin Wainwrightasked the Minister of Technology if, following the publicity given by his Department to the financial advantages obtainable under the Local Employment Bill 1969, he will give the number of firms, showing the number of jobs involved, who have shown interest in the intermediate areas within the Yorkshire and Humberside district.
§ Mr. VarleyNotifications of intent to apply for building grant for projects in the proposed intermediate areas in Yorkshire have been received from 48 firms, whose estimates of the additional jobs to be provided total some 1,600. Numerous requests for information have also been received.