§ 13. Mr. AdleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he intends to visit the Wales railway centre in Cardiff; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerI wish to visit the centre. I am pleased that it has received financial support from various public bodies and that this has enabled good progress to be made with the project.
§ Mr. AdleyWhile thanking my right hon. Friend for that reply, and welcoming the efforts of Cardiff Bay development corporation and the local authorities in renovating south Cardiff, may I ask my right hon. Friend to take note of the fact that if the Wales railway centre is to achieve its objective it must maintain a rail link, not only with Cardiff city centre, but with the new heritage park in the Rhondda, which he has supported substantially, and with the Big Pit at Blaenavon? Will he ensure that that vital point is not lost as discussions proceed?
§ Mr. WalkerGiven my hon. Friend's expertise on railways both here and overseas, I shall of course take careful note of his points.