HC Deb 15 November 1971 vol 826 cc16-7W
Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many advance factories were built or scheduled to be built between 1964 and 1970, inclusive.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Under the Local Employment Acts, 238 advance factories were authorised between 1964 and 1970, inclusive. At the end of 1970, 171 of these had been completed and 29 were under construction.

Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many advance factories are not tenanted in the Northern Region.

Mr. Urwin

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he proposes to announce a further programme of advance factory building for the Northern Region.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Twenty-one new advance factories are unallocated. In addition three former advance factories await re-allocation. Until more of these and the 11 under construction or authorised are taken up, it would be premature to consider a further building programme.