§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the total number of advance factories announced in all programmes during the five years prior to 1st January 1973; and if he will classify them according to the length of time after completion which it took to find tenants for them.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantIn the years 1968 to 1972 inclusive 118 advance factories were authorised. Of these, 20 have not been started or are under construction. Of the 98 completed 62 factories were allocated as follows:
- 17 before or at completion.
- 12 within 6 months of completion.
- 16 within 7–12 months of completion.
- 8 within 13–18 months of completion.
- 5 within 19–24 months of completion.
- 4 within 25–30 months of completion.
Thirty-six completed factories remain unallocated.