HC Deb 16 July 1970 vol 803 cc264-5W
Mr. Hardy

asked the Minister of Technology what is the number of industrial development certificates issued for the Yorkshire coalfield grey area in each of the last five years and the number and size of factories or other units under construction or in preparation in June, 1970.

Mr. Ridley

The numbers of industrial development certificates issued in the Yorkshire coalfield intermediate area are given in the following table. I regret that the other information asked for is not available.

Industrial Development Certificates issued in the Yorkshire Coalfield Intermediate Area
Number
1965 60
1966 58
1967 93
1968 127
1969 143