HC Deb 31 July 1972 vol 842 cc11-2
12. Mr. Neil McBride

asked the Secretary of State for Wales when he now proposes to make a ministerial television broadcast in Wales.

Mr. Peter Thomas

I have no plans to do so.

Mr. McBride

Is the right hon. and learned Gentleman aware that such a broadcast would inform the Welsh people of any Government plan for a reduction of unemployment this winter? Is he further aware that it would inform the Welsh people of any policy for industrial training for people who hope to be engaged in new industries which the Government say they are bringing to Wales? Will the right hon. and learned Gentleman say how much agreement exists on the formulation of the regional plans with the French President who will control the Common Market?

Mr. Thomas

The Question asks when I propose to make a ministerial broadcast in Wales. So far, no Secretary of State for Wales has given a ministerial broadcast. I have, I am informed given about 38 different broadcasts on sound or television since I have been Secretary of State, and I shall continue to take every opportunity to explain the current political, economic and cultural issues to the people of Wales. I shall hope to give facts in order to correct the distortions which are frequently made by hon. Members opposite.