§ Mr. Ray Powellasked the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received about the level of unemployment in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThis topic has been raised in the House and in correspondence or meetings I have had in recent months with right hon. and hon. Members, local authorities, the CBI (Wales), the Wales TUC and individual members of the public. The scope for permanently reducing unemployment levels in Wales rests upon the success358W of the Government's policies to reduce inflation and create a firm basis for economic growth throughout the United Kingdom.