HC Deb 19 March 1971 vol 813 c423W
Mr. Fred Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many industrial development certificates were approved in Wales and in the months of January and February for each year 1968, 1969, 1970 and 1971; and in each case, what was the estimated additional employment expected to arise from these projects.

Sir J. Eden

In February, 1971, 10 industrial development certificates were issued in Wales which were estimated by the applicants to give rise to 760 additional jobs. For the other information I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for Houghton-le-Spring (Mr. Urwin) on 16th March.—[Vol. 813, c. 313–4.]