HC Deb 09 May 1972 vol 836 cc357-8W
Mr. Gwynoro Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many advance factories have been built in Wales in the years 1960 to 1971; and if he will give the number that have been allocated tenants in each year, separately.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Details are as follows:

WALES: ADVANCE FACTORY COMPLETIONS AND ALLOCATIONS ON LEASE
Year Completions Allocations
1960 Nil 1
1961 1 Nil
1962 1 1
1963 Nil 1
1964 2 1
1965 2 5
1966 2 4
1967 18 6
1968 10 15
1969 12 7
1970 7 5
1971 4 2
1972 to date 5 1

Mr. Gwynoro Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many advance factories have had tenants allocated them since June, 1970; and what are the numbers employed.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Forty Government-owned advance factories and 10 small nursery units have been allocated since June, 1970, and are currently estimated to be providing employment for about 1,300 people. If applicants' estimates at the time of allocation are realised, employment in these factories and intended extensions to them when in full production may total about 4,400.

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