§ Mr. Armstrongasked the Minister of Technology what is the total Government expenditure to date on the industrial estate at Crook, the number of factories established, and the number of jobs provided; and what plans there are for further development.
§ Mr. Ridley£1.035 million has been spent to date. Six factories have been built and a further two should be completed in the autumn. Current employment totals 1,780. Seven acres are available for further development.