§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to improve investment in the industrial infrastructure of Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerOver the last two years I have secured a substantial increase of over 50 per cent. in new resources for my industry programme, and planned net spending in this sector over the next two financial years will contribute a further £410 million to the industrial regeneration of Wales. This figures rises to over £530 million when account is taken of the gross spend planned for the development agencies in Cm 617. My industry resources are complemented directly by the £152 million to be invested this year alone on the key motorway and trunk road network as described in "Roads in Wales 1989". Future years' provision for all my programmes will be reviewed periodically in the normal way.