§ Mr. Gwynoro Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many new manufacturing firms have announced their intention of locating in Wales in the first five months of 1971; 195W how this compares with 1969 and 1970; and what is the total employment envisaged.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantThe Department is aware of 12 firms who have decided in the period 1st January to 31st May, 1971, to locate new manufacturing projects in Wales. The firms concerned estimate that these projects will eventually employ nearly 2,400 people when fully manned. The figures for the same period in 1969 were 24 firms and 2,300 jobs, and in 1970 14 firms and 1,700 jobs.