§ Mr. Goldingasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will now take steps to introduce legislation to license zoos.
§ Mr. CarlisleMy right hon. Friend is keeping under review the general question of the need for controls over zoos, but he has not so far received evidence which persuades him that legislation is required.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES APPROVED* IN THE NORTH-EAST† Number Area ('000 sq. ft.) Estimated Additional Employment Males Total 1970 July-September … 38 1,417 1,550 2,280 1971 July-September … 26 675 410 700 Notes * Projects of 10,000 sq. ft. and over. † Northumberland, Durham and the North Riding of Yorkshire.