HC Deb 22 January 1985 vol 71 cc392-3W
Mr. Gareth Wardell

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will publish in the Official Report the increase he expects in the number of staff at his Department processing both regional development grants and selective financial assistance following recent announcements in Government regional policy.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

Initially, 81 posts including support staff; of which 72.5 have been transferred from the Department of Trade and Industry.