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Mr. Knox
asked the Secretary of State for Industry how many industrial development certificates were granted in the Leek parliamentary constituency during each of the past five years.
Mr. Gregor Mackenzie
Statistics in respect of industrial development certificates are related to employment exchange areas. The figures for the Biddulph, Cheadle, Leek and Kidsgrove employment exchange areas combined are as follows:
| Year | Certificates issued | ||
| 1970 | … | 14 | There were no refusals during this period. |
| 1971 | … | 5 | |
| 1972 | … | 5 | |
| 1973 | … | 8 | |
| 1974 | … | 2 | |
| 1975 (1st quarter) | … | Nil | |