HC Deb 22 May 1996 vol 278 cc291-2W
Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will set up an inquiry into the premature disclosure of the major inward investment project broadcast by the BBC on Friday 10 May. [30695]

Announced Recipient Region Location Amount £
30 October 1995 Tate Gallery of Modern Art London Southwark 50,000,000.00
2 October 1995 The Earth Centre Y & H Conisbrough 50,000,000.00
23 February 1996 Millennium Stadium: S Glamorgan County Council/Welsh Rugby Union Wales Cardiff 46,000,000.00
11 September 1995 Sustrans: National Cycle Network UK Wide UK Wide 42,500,000.00
2 October 1995 The Renaissance of Portsmouth Harbour SE Portsmouth & Gosport 40,000,000.00
1 March 1996 British Museum: Great Court London London 30,000,000.00
15 December 1995 Queen's Park Football Club Scotland Hampden Park, Glasgow 23,000,00.00

Mr. Hague

I have already looked into the matter and do not believe that the source of any information was the Welsh Office or its executive agencies. Further speculation and publicity would not be in the best interests of Wales.