HC Deb 09 March 1973 vol 852 cc232-3W
Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the number and square footage of advance factories which have been built in intermediate areas for the years ended 31st December 1971 and 1972.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Following is the information:

Number of Advance Factories completed in Intermediate Areas Square feet
Year ended 31st December 1971 2 20,000
Year ended 31st December 1972 7 140,000

The largest-ever advance factory programme in the assisted areas has since been announced for 52 new factories covering a total of 950,000 square feet.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the number and square footage of advance factories which have been built in development areas for the years ended 31st December 1971 and 1972.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Following is the information:

Number of Advance Factories completed in Development Areas Square feet
Year ended 31st December 1971 42 985,000
Year ended 31st December 1972 20 366,000

The largest-ever advance factory programme in the assisted areas has since been announced for 52 new factories covering a total of 950,000 square feet.