§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what measures he is taking to lessen unemployment levels in former coal mining areas in south Wales.
§ Mr. RichardsWe are using the full range of the Welsh Office's responsibilities, in conjunction with public bodies, development agencies and the private sector, to 529W help to provide both job opportunities and skills training for the people of the former coal mining areas in south Wales. Most importantly, the Government are creating the framework for a healthy economy in which businesses create jobs.