§ Mr. Knoxasked the Secretary of State for Industry (1) how many applications for industrial development certificates in the Leek parliamentary constituency were granted in 1975;
(2) how many applications for industrial development certificates in the Leek parliamentary constituency were withdrawn in 1975.
(3) how many applications for industrial development certificates in the Leek parliamentary constituency were refused in 1975;
Mr. Alan WilliamsIDC statistics are not available in respect of parliamentary constituencies. In the employment office areas of Biddulph, Cheadle, Leek and Kidsgrove, which approximate to the parliamentary constituency of Leek, two IDCs were approved and none refused during 1975. Statistics are not available in respect of IDC applications withdrawn.