§ Mr. William Edwardsasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many autonomous associations, organisations, bureaux, corporations, commissions and boards exist in Wales charged with the responsibility of attracting industry or assisting existing industry and commerce; 112W and if he will specify the Government assistance given to each such organisation.
§ Mr. Cledwyn HughesThe Development Corporation for Wales, who received a Government subvention of£5,000 for the current financial year, and the Mid-Wales Industrial Development Association who received a subvention of£7,000, both work in the field of attracting and assisting industry. In addition, the Development Commission, many local authorities and other bodies also take initiatives in this sphere.