§ Mr. Leadbitterasked the Secretary of State for Industry what trends of industrial investment he expects in the Northern Region during the next year; and what was the level for the last 12-month period to the latest available date.
§ Mr. Gregor MackenzieI regret that estimates of future trends in investment in particular regions are not available. Data for investment by manufacturing industry in each region of the United Kingdom up to 1972 were published inTrade and Industry on 28th November 1974.
§ Mr. Leadbitterasked the Secretary of State for Industry how many industrial inquiries for development in the Northern Region are currently under consideration; that number of new job opportunities they involve.
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§ Mr. Gregor MackenzieAs at 30th April 1975, 132 applications were under consideration for regional selective assistance totalling £44.4 million under Section 7 of the Industry Act 1972 in respect of projects in the Northern Region involving 13,000 new jobs.