HC Deb 02 April 1980 vol 982 cc282-3W
Mr. Best

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list the location and nationality of new industry which has been assisted by the Government that has been set up in Wales over the last 12 months; and if he will provide comparable information for the previous 12 months.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

The information requested, covering the provision of assistance under section 7 of the Industry Act 1972 and/or advance factories for which I have responsibility, is as follows:

1 April 1978 to 31 March 1979 1 April 1979 to 31 March 1980
Clwyd 9 British 11 British
2 Swedish
3 USA
Dyfed 3 British 7 British
1 German
Gwent 16 British 12 British
1 Swedish 2 Swedish
1 USA
1 German
Gwynedd 2 British 6 British
1 Irish
1 German
Powys 15 British 12 British
Mid Glamorgan 11 British 10 British
1 South African 1 Danish
1 German
1 Japanese 1 USA
1 USA 1 Canadian
1 Swiss
South Glamorgan 3 British 15 British
West Glamorgan 3 British 3 British