Care and Repair Cymru

HC Deb 05 June 1996 vol 278 c489W

Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what changes his Department is evaluating in respect of the existing funding arrangements for Care and Repair Cymru; and if he will make a statement. [30760]

Mr. Gwilym Jones

There are currently no proposals to change the funding arrangements for Care and Repair Cymru.

Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on the future of Care and Repair Cymru. [30750]

Mr. Jones

Care and Repair Cymru has been developing and monitoring roles for new and existing schemes respectively. Its future roles will be considered in the light of responses to the consultation paper "The Welsh Office and Local Government: Redefining the Relationship" and the plans of local authorities.