§ Mr. Gwynoro Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many industrial development certificates were granted for Wales in 1970; what was the area in square feet; how much additional employment is anticipated in consequence; and what were the comparable figures for 1969.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantThe information is given in the following table:
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES ISSUED IN WALES Number Area ('000 sq ft) Estimated Additional Employment* ('000) Males Total 1969 … 315 8,296 12.8 18.8 1970 … 280 8,764 12.4 16.5 *Applicants' estimates of the jobs expected to arise when the projects are complete and fully manned.