HC Deb 14 May 1973 vol 856 c229W
37. Mr. Bray

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many industrial development certificates have been approved in the north west region since 31st March 1972; what was the area involved; how many jobs were

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES APPROVED FOR 15,000 SQ. FT. AND OVER SCHEMES NORTH WEST PLANNING REGION
Number Area thous. sq. ft.) Estimated Additional Employment†
1st April 1969 to 31st March 1970 … … 223 14,597 16,070
1st April 1970 to 31st March 1971 … … 223 10,046 11,380
1st April 1971 to 31st March 1972 … … 161 6,441 6,830
1st April 1972 to 31st March 1973* … … 232 11,649 13.790
* From July 1972 onwards IDC's were not needed in the development areas.
†Jobs estimated by the applicants to arise when the projects are complete and fully manned