HC Deb 13 February 1991 vol 185 c487W
Mr. Geraint Howells

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans the Development Board for Rural Wales has to build advance factories in Cardigan during the next five years; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. David Hunt

The Development Board for Rural Wales has the following plans for building advance factories in Cardigan:

Year Units Note
Subject to Welsh
1991–92 2 × 3,000 sq ft Office approval
1992–93 4 × 1,500 sq ft In draft programme
1993–94 1 × 1,500 sq ft In draft programme
1994–95 2 × 3,000 sq ft In draft programme

The development board works to a five-year "outline" industrial development programme, which is modified and reviewed on an ongoing basis. Therefore, any specific proposals beyond 1991–92 are subject to possible alteration and change according to circumstances.

Mr. Geraint Howells

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what are the latest developments regarding the building of advance factories at New Quay, Cardiganshire; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. David Hunt

The Development Board for Rural Wales has no definite plans to construct units at New Quay at the present time and has no local land holdings.

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