§ Mr. McBrideasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the number of new jobs created in Wales in the years 1968, 1969 and 1970, respectively; how many of these came from industry already established in Wales; and how many from outside Wales.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantFigures for jobs created are not available, but the number of jobs expected to arise from projects for which industrial development certificates were issued in Wales and which were completed in 1968, 1969 and 1970 was 5,470, 12,200 and 14,110 respectively. The figures are for projects notified to the Department by 28th February, 1971. I regret that information on the number of jobs expected to be provided by industry from outside Wales is not readily available.
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§ Mr. McBrideasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what percentage of industrial inquiries received in Wales during 1970 was from firms already in the Principality; what percentage from other parts of the United Kingdom; and what percentage from overseas.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantOf the inquiries received by the Department in 1970 from firms seeking locations in Wales, about 14 per cent. came from firms already established in the Principality, 77 per cent. from firms established elsewhere in the United Kingdom and 9 per cent. from overseas. Industrialists already established in Wales accounted for 85 per cent. of the applications received in 1970 for financial assistance under the Local Employment Acts.