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Advance Factories

Volume 827: debated on Monday 29 November 1971

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37.

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what efforts he is making to find tenants for the two advance factories which are standing empty at Leadgate, Consett, Co. Durham.

Since the beginning of the year the factories have been suggested to 22 firms of whom eight have visited the area. We will continue our efforts to find suitable occupants.

44.

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will expedite the completion of the advance factory at Cwmgorse in the Pontardawe special development district, in view of the unemployment position.

Building work should begin in January and the factory completed by mid-1972.