§ Mr. David Priceasked the Secretary of State for Industry what discussions he has had with British Aerospace and Rolls-Royce about the development of aircraft which are more economical in the use of fuel.
Location No. and size of factories (sq. ft.) Present position Liverpool (King Edward St) 3 x 3,300 1 unit offered to an applicant; applications for the other 2 are under consideration. Liverpool (King Edward St) 6 x 7,000 1 unit offered to an applicant; applications for the other 5 are under consideration. Liverpool (Sandon Way) 6 x 2,500 applications for all 6 units are under consideration. Newcastle (Walker) 1 x 10,000 offered to an applicant. Newcastle (Walker) 6 x 5,000 1 unit offered to an applicant, an application for 1 other is under consideration and Tenants are being sought for the remaining 4. The success of the Department of Industry's efforts to find suitable potential purchasers or tenants is encouraging, and they will continue.