§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he has any plans to resolve the unemployment situation in Lampeter and the Cardigan area during the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsAt the latest count in November 1,250 people were registered as unemployed in the two travel-to-work areas compared with 1,326 a year ago. These two travel-to-work areas will retain development area status, and support for the area within the responsibilities of the Development Board for Rural Wales and the Welsh Development Agency will continue.
§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales what study his Department is carrying out into factors creating unemployment in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsEmployment remains a central feature in the Welsh Office's day-to-day concern with the Welsh economy.