HC Deb 13 February 1973 vol 850 cc328-9W
Mr. Gwynoro Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will list the number of industrial development certificates issued for each of the economic planning regions in 1970, 1971, 1972, the number of jobs expected for each region, and the total area in square feet in each case.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Following is the information:

Mr. Gwynoro Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many industrial development certificates were approved in 1972; what was the total number of jobs expected for Wales; and if he will give the annual figures since 1968.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Following is the information:

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES APPROVED (SCHEMES OF 15,000 SQ. FT. AND OVER)
Great Britain Wales
Year Number Estimated additional employment* Number Estimated additional employment*
1968 1,790 108,233 119 14,932
1969 1,939 118,384 131 14,560
1970 1,677 102,882 104 13,314
1971 1,256 67,705 57 4,566
1972† 1,489 75,471 46 3,051
* Jobs estimated to arise when the projects are complete and fully manned.
† In July 1972 industrial development certificate control was abolished in the development and special development areas.