§ 47. Mr. Hefferasked the President of the Board of Trade how many new factories have been built on Merseyside, and what increased employment they have given, since 1964.
§ Mrs. Gwyneth DunwoodySince 1964 industrial development certificates have been issued for 22.9 million sq. ft. of new factories or extensions in the Merseyside development area. These are estimated when fully manned to provide an additional 51,500 jobs.
§ 48. Mr. Hefferasked the President of the Board of Trade what steps are now being taken to reduce the level of unemployment on Merseyside.
§ Mrs. Gwyneth DunwoodyThe full range of development area incentives continue to be available on Merseyside.