HC Deb 18 February 1971 vol 811 cc555-6W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, of the four inquiries made in the first two months of 1971 in respect of the nine advance factories available in Scotland, how many were followed up with subsequent inquiries or definite offers of tenancy.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Three of the inquirers are still interested but no firm application has so far been received. The fourth company is likely to find an alternative solution for its needs.

Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps have been taken to advertise the future availability of the advance factory at Mosshill Industrial Estate.

Mr. Anthony Grant

The availability of the advanced factory at Mosshill has been referred to in the Press and in regular publications of the Scottish Industrial Estates orporation.

Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if, on the basis of progress now made, he will state a definite date for the completion of the advance factory at Mosshill Industrial Estate.

Mr. Anthony Grant

I now expect the Mosshill advance factory to be ready for occupation by June, 1971.