HC Deb 10 March 1976 vol 907 cc222-3W
Mr. George Rodgers

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many factories have been attracted to the Central Lancashire New Town as a consequence of provision by the Development Corporation.

Mr. Oakes

21 factory units totalling 140,000 square feet have been completed by the Central Lancashire New Town Development Corporation and more than 100,000 square feet of these units have already been let. Another five units are under construction bringing the corporation's total provision of new factory space to 250,000 square feet.

Mr. George Rodgers

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the number of jobs that have been created by the Central Lancashire New Town Development Corporation.

Mr. Oakes

So far, the corporation may take credit for some 1,000 jobs in its designated area.