HC Deb 25 January 1978 vol 942 cc617-8W
Mr. Sainsbury

asked the Secretary of State for industry if he will publish in the Official Report figures of the number and area of advance factories completed in England, Scotland and Wales in 1974, 1975, 1976 and 1977, which are not yet let.

Mr. Cryer

I can only answer for England. The information is as follows:

Number of factories Total area ('000 sq. ft.)
1974 3 35
1975 3 45
1976 24 370
(including 2 for Development Commission) (10)
1977 55 812
(including 4 for Development Commission) (20)
and 48 individual nursery units 134
(including 6 for Development Commission) (17)

Currently there is a firm interest by prospective tenants in 39 of the factories and 20 individual nursery units.