§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assessment he has made of the adequacy of funding for the North Wales Region of the WDA; and if he will make a statement.[45892]
§ Mr. HainThe allocation of its resources is primarily an operational matter for the Welsh Development Agency to determine in the light of its overall budget, commitments and priorities. I will, therefore, ask the Agency's Chief Executive to write to my hon. Friend with information on its funding for the North Wales area; and will arrange for a copy of his reply to be placed in the Library of the House.