§ Mr. Gwynfor Evansasked the Minister of Technology how many jobs arose in 1968–69 as a result of the industrial development certificates issued in each English region and in Scotland and Wales, respectively.
§ Mr. Varley:The numbers of jobs estimated by applicants to arise from industrial development certificates issued in 1968 and 1969 when the projects are complete and fully manned are as follows:
Estimated Additional Employment ('000) Region 1968 1969 North 20.1 17.2 Yorkshire and Humberside 12.3 14.8 East Midlands 7.6 9.7 East Anglia 5.6 11.0 South East 17.9 27.3 SouthWest 9.0 12.2 West Midlands 7.2 9.3 North West 26.4 23.7 Scotland 21.8 17.3 Wales 18.3 18.8