§ Mr. Masonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what progress is being made in building the Barnsley advance factory; and when it is likely to be completed.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantSite levelling and associated drainage work is in progress. Building is expected to start early in the New Year with completion by late summer.
§ Mr. Masonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many industtrial development certificates have been issued for Barnsley and district since June, 1970, with the quarterly figures to the latest available date; what is the number of jobs achieved and the number of jobs in prospect; and if he will make a statement about future employment prospects in the area.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantInformation on Industrial development certificates issued is given in the table below. 770 jobs, including 440 for males, are expected to arise in the Barnsley area during the next four years in authorised new industrial buildings and in existing buildings taken over by manufacturing industry. Financial incentives are already available to encourage firms to move into the area, and the measures already taken to put the economy on a sound basis should lead to an early revival of investment in industry and to a reduction in unemployment.