§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the budget of Mid-Wales Development in 1983–84 and 1984–85; what is the budget for 1985–86; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThe budget for the Development Board for Rural Wales was £9,439,000 in 1983–84 and £9,672,000 in 1984–85. The budget for 1985–86, which is subject to parliamentary approval, will be published in the Supply Estimates on 19 March.