§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many companies were given IDCs for development in each county in Wales between 1964 and 1974.
§ Mr. Gregor MackenzieI have been asked to reply.
I regret that this information could not be provided in the form requested without disproportionate effort and expenditure. The numbers of IDCs issued for schemes of 15,000 sq. ft. and above in Wales during each of the years concerned are as follows:
1964 61 1965 57 1966 110 1967 81 1968 119 1969 131 1970 103 1971 56 1972 46 1973 40 1974 25 Notes. IDC exemption limits were altered in December 1970 and July 1972. 789W Since July 1972, IDCs have not been required in the special development areas and development areas, which cover most of Wales.