§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if, in view of the job loss involved in the National Coal Board colliery amalgamation scheme for the Doon Valley area of South Ayrshire, he will authorise further advance factory building at the Mosshill industrial estate, Ayr; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantThe Department's estate at Mosshill was established to serve an area which could be affected by colliery redundancies. The first factory there is still empty and, until such time as an occupier can be found, it would be premature to consider further building.
§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he is yet able to announce that his Department has secured a tenant for the advance factory at the Mosshill industrial estate, Ayr.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantWe are continuing our efforts to find a suitable occupier, but no firm application has yet been received.