HC Deb 01 May 1972 vol 836 cc14-5W
56. Mr. Fernyhough

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many Government-financed factories are empty in the North East; and what is the average time they have been unused.

Mr. Anthony Grant:

Twenty-four—3 per cent. of the total area administered in the North East—the average time nonoperational being 17 months. A further 21 are undergoing repair or modernisation and will become available between now and the end of the year.

Mr. Roderick

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what area of government-owned factory floor space is now unoccupied in Wales; and how many units this represents.

Mr. Anthony Grant:

There are 25 unoccupied factories owned by the Department, having a total area of 710,000 square feet.