§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what guidance he has given to the North Wales region of the WDA with regards to a strategy for inward investment, job creation and infrastructure in Alyn and Deeside; and if he will make a statement. [68583]
§ Mr. HainMy right hon. Friend announced on 26 January 1999,Official Report, column 172 that he had issued Strategic Guidance to the Welsh Development Agency for the period to March 2000.
This sets out the broad operational priorities which we want the Agency to follow, with the objectives of spreading economic success to every part of Wales including the North Wales region and the Alyn and Deeside area; and bringing each area's local economy nearer to the level of the best.
In future this will become the responsibility of the National Assembly.