§ Mr. Rowlandsasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many advance factories were authorised in 1971 in Wales; how many of these are sited in the Merthyr Tydvil constituency; and how many of these have been completed and let.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantFive advance factories were authorised for Wales in 1971 of which one is to be sited at Merthyr Tydvil. None of the five has yet been completed or let.
§ Mr. Rowlandsasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how many advance factories there are in Wales; and how many have been let.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantSince March, 1959, 75 advance factories have been authorised for Wales. Of these, 51 have been let but as production has ceased in five factories the Department is now seeking new tenants. In addition, we are seeking or negotiating with prospective tenants for the 12 factories which are completed but unlet, and for the 12 factories that are under construction or at the planning stage.