§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the total area of factory floor space in respect of which industrial development certificates have been issued in Wales since 18th June, 1970; and what was the total area in respect of which industrial development certificates were issued in Wales in 1969.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantSixty-three industrial development certificates were issued in Wales during the period 1st July, 1970 to 30th September, 1970 for 1.6 million square feet. During 1969, 315 certificates were issued in Wales for 8.3 million square feet. I regret that figures from 18th June are not available.
§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the total amount of investment grants and building grants, respectively, paid to developers in Wales since 18th June, 1970; and what were the respective totals of such grants paid to developers in Wales in 1969.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantPayments of investment grant to claimants in Wales between 19th June and 16th October, 1970 were£15.4 million and in 1969 were£45.7 million. Payments of building grant in Wales between 18th June and 24th October were£1 million and in 1969 were£1.7 million.