§ Mr. Gwynoro Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many new manufacturing firms have informed him of their decision to operate in Wales since June, 1970; what is the estimated employment expected from these announcements; and if he will list the regions from which these firms have come.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantWe know of at least 70 firms originating outside the Principality or entirely new to manufacturing that have decided to locate new projects in Wales since June, 1970. Over half came from the Midlands and the South-East and the remainder from other parts of Great Britain and from overseas. The firms concerned estimate that these projects will eventually employ 8,350 when fully manned.