§ Mr. Redmondasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many schemes for major investment involving construction enlargement or re-equipment of industrial premises for his Department he has under consideration; what is the total value of such schemes at present held up owing to procedures relating to planning permissions; and in view of the employment opportunities consequent on these buildings, what steps he is taking to eliminate unnecessary delays.
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§ Mr. Anthony GrantThe Department's industrial premises are those provided under the Local Employment Acts. Schemes considered for individual premises are normally relatively small and none is held up for planning permission.