asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what action, in view of his Department's failure so far to find a tenant for the vacant advance factory at Barley Mow, Birtley, County Durham, and the unemployment rate prevailing in the Chester-le-Street constituency area, he proposes to take to ensure that this advance factory is occupied before the spring of 1972.

We shall continue to suggest the premises to all suitable inquirers and to draw attention to the incentives available.