HC Deb 01 June 1967 vol 747 c247
40. Mr. Gibson-Watt

asked the Secretary of State for Wales when he intends to publish the Welsh Plan.

Mr. Cledwyn Hughes

I intend to present a White Paper to Parliament in July. This document will seek to cover all the issues which affect the economic, social and cultural background of life in modern Wales.

Mr. Gibson-Watt

I suppose that the right hon. Gentleman will issue this plan on the last day that Parliament sits. In the meantime, could he tell us why it has been so long delayed, and on what percentage growth rate in the economy is the plan based?

Mr. Hughes

The hon. Gentleman must await the plan. The aim has been to make this a thorough and comprehensive study of the Welsh scene and to lay guide lines for the future and, subject to that, to present it at the earliest possible date.

Mr. Gibson-Watt

But could the right hon. Gentleman answer the second part of my supplementary question, which is on what percentage growth rate is it based?

Mr. Hughes

The hon. Gentleman must wait for the plan.