§ Mr. Ieuan Wyn Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make it his policy to support the recent submission of Gwynedd, Dyfed and Powys county councils to the European Community under the integrated operations programme; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerI understand that the local authorities concerned have yet to complete their work on the preparation of an integrated operations programme for this area but that a submission is expected shortly. Once the programme is submitted I, and my officials who are already in consultation with the local authorities on the initiative, will of course give it full and early consideration.