§ Mr. Peter Walkerasked the Secretary of State for Industry how many IDCs were approved for the West Midlands in 1973; what square footage of factory space these represent; how many have 650W been granted so far in 1975; and what square footage these represent.
§ Mr. Gregor MackenzieThe following table covers projects of 15,000 sq. ft. and over:
No. of IDCs issued '000 sq. ft. 1973 221 12,475 1975 (Jan.-Sept.) 97 3,690 The IDC exemption limit applying outside the Intermediate Area part of the West Midlands Region was reduced from 15,000 sq. ft. to 10,000 sq. ft. on 1st September 1974.