HC Deb 17 January 1972 vol 829 cc6-7W
49. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what progress he has made to date in the attraction of new industry to the special development areas in Scotland; and what are the future prospects.

Mr. Anthony Grant

In addition to the jobs which will arise in existing premises and in non-manufacturing employment there are nearly 20,000 jobs, more than half of them for men, reported to be in prospect in the Scottish Development areas, etc. The expansionary measures the Government have already taken and the new opportunities afforded by our entry into Europe should increase the number of mobile industrial projects which could be attracted to Scotland.

64. Mr. David Watkins

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what progress he has made to date in the attraction of new industry to the special development areas at Consett and Stanley. County Durham.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Since June, 1970, locations in the Consett and Stanley area have been suggested to 52 firms, of which 19 are known to have visited the area.

69. Mr. Willey

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what progress he has made in attracting new industry to the special development areas in North-East England.

Sir J. Eden

In addition to the jobs which will arise in existing premises and in non-manufacturing employment, there are nearly 17,000 jobs, more than 11,000 of them for men, reported to be in prospect in the special development areas of North-East England within the next four years in authorised new industrial buildings and in existing buildings taken over by manufacturing firms. The expansionary measures the Government have already taken and the new opportunities afforded by our entry into Europe should increase the number of mobile industrial projects which could be attracted to North-East England.