§ Mr. Gwynoro Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many factories have been established in Wales and put into operation in the first nine months of 1972; how many new jobs have been created; and if he will give the figures for the equivalent period every year since 1968.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantWe know of 19 establishments still in operation with origins outside Wales or new to manufacturing within Wales. They employ nearly 700 persons, but the applicants estimate that about 2,200 more jobs are expected from these projects when fully manned.
The figures for the previous years are at present as follows, but it should be borne in mind that the figures for new jobs created by project established in the last two years will continue to rise until establishments reach their planned employment levels:
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Year (first 9 months) Projects Latest available Employment 1971 28 2,700 1970 27 2,700 1969 54 6,200 1968 37 4,900
§ Mr. Gwynoro Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many factories have been established and have been in operation in Carmarthen-shire since June, 1970; and how many jobs have been created.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantThree new factories have been opened in Carmarthen-shire since June, 1970, and now employ over 80 persons.