HC Deb 28 November 1974 vol 882 c250W
Mr. Nicholas Edwards

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what is the number of Government-provided premises including advance factories allocated in 1971, 1972, 1973 and this year, together with the total square feet let in each year.

Mr. Gregor Mackenzie

The following is the information in respect of Government factories in Wales:

Year No. Area
(sq. ft.)
1971 6 199,000
1972 16 566,000
1973 26 680,000
1974 (to date) 12 324,000

These figures are of factories allocated to tenants or purchasers. They exclude factories at present vacant, under construction, or planned. They also exclude factory extensions built for existing tenants.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what is the number of Government premises, including advance factories in Wales now planned, the number allocated and the number standing vacant and not allocated.

Mr. Gregor Mackenzie

There are 65 factories which are either under construction or at planning stage. Of these, 16 are being built to customers' requirements. None of the others has yet been formally allocated to an occupant. There are also nine vacant factories for which tenants are being sought.

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