§ Mr. MitchellTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list each of the new responsibilities which he will assume when the signed Treaty of Amsterdam takes effect and for each (i) the likely effect on departmental staffing, (ii) the bodies or persons in the European Union principally concerned and (iii) the relevant sections of that Treaty and the consolidated treaties of European Union and European Community. [80403]
§ Mr. HainThe Treaty of Amsterdam is not expected to add to the range of policy areas for which the Welsh Office is responsible. We recognise, however, the need to implement the provisions of the Treaty so far as they relate to current areas of responsibility, the majority of which will transfer to the Welsh Assembly from 1 July 1999.