§ Mr. EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many innovation and technology counsellors there are in Wales offering free guidance to firms on the Year 2000 problem; and how they may be contacted. [49789]
§ Mr. HainThere are currently 8 Innovation and Technology Counsellors employed across Wales who are addressing the year 2000 problem as part of their portfolio of providing wide-ranging advice and guidance to Welsh businesses.
A recruitment exercise is, however, currently being undertaken to appoint a further 8 counsellors who will have specific responsibility for addressing the "Year 2000" issue.
Existing ITCs can be contacted via Business Connect Wales on 0345 96 97 98.