HC Deb 04 November 1971 vol 825 cc14-5W
Dame Irene Ward

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether pension increases have been paid to electricity superannuitants, following the increases in national pensions.

Mr. Ridley:

Increases have been awarded, and are in the course of payment.

Dame Irene Ward

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether pension increases have been paid to gas

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE APPROVAL IN WALES
Estimated Additional Employment*
Number Area ('000 sq. ft.) Males Total
1970
January-September … 202 6,579 10,060 13,150
1971
January-September … 67 2,450 2,580 4,670
There were no refusals in Wales in either period.
Note
*Applicants' estimates of the additional employment expected to arise when the projects are complete and fully manned.

Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many industrial development certificates have been issued in the past 16 months in Scotland ; and how many new jobs they are expected to create.

Sir J. Eden:

During the period July, 1970, to September, 1971, 246 industrial development certificates were issued for 12.7 million square feet. These were estimated by the applicants to give rise to 17,500 additional jobs when the projects were complete and fully manned. Figures for October are not yet available.