HC Deb 26 July 1976 vol 916 cc40-1W
Mr. Nicholas Edwards

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many factory projects have been approved in the Shotton area since the BSC steel closure programme was announced; how many have been filled; and how many stand empty.

Mr. John Morris

Three advance factories have been authorised; all are at the planning stage.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many advance factory projects have been approved in the Blaenau-Gwent area since the BSC steel closure programme was announced; how many have been filled; and how many stand empty.

Mr. John Morris

Ten advance factories have been authorised. Four have been completed and allocated of which two are already occupied; one has been completed and is vacant; three are under construction; and two are at planning stage.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many advance factory projects have been approved in the Cardiff area since the BSC steel closure programme was announced; how many have been filled; and how many stand empty.

Mr. John Morris

Seven advance factories have been authorised since November 1972. One has been completed, and negotiations with a prospective tenant are at an advanced stage. The remaining six are at the planning stage.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the total cost of the advance factory building programme from 1st March 1974 to 1st March 1976.

Mr. John Morris

This is a matter for the Welsh Development Agency.