§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many advance factories have been constructed since the Deeside industrial park was started; how many square feet of factory space this represents; how many jobs now exist on Deeside industrial park and how many are estimated to be in the pipeline; how many advance factories not yet constructed are scheduled for Deeside industrial park; what is the estimated overall cost so far of developing the Deeside industrial park; and what is its current acreage.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsTen Government advance factories, totalling 78,000 sq. ft. have been completed. Seven are currently under construction with a total area of 75,000 sq. ft. A further 100,000 sq. ft. of advance factory space is scheduled for Alyn and Deeside district and a substantial proportion of this will be located on the Deeside industrial park. The total area of the park is 635 acres; planning approval for industrial development already exists for 360 acres. The Welsh Development Agency has acquired 55 acres of the site and has to date spent £1,431,795 on its development. Details of the development of the remainder of the park are a matter for British Steel Corporation (Industry) Ltd. A breakdown of male and female employment is not readily available. In total, 60 jobs are currently provided and an estimated 250 are in the pipeline.