§ Mr. Simon ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has made to(a) ELWA 495W and (b) QinetiQ about finding new funding for the training scheme at Aberporth; and if he will make a statement. [550621
§ Mr. Paul MurphyI met representatives of ELWA and QinetiQ on 8 April to discuss the future of training provision at Aberporth.
QinetiQ and ELWA are working together to explore a number of possibilities for continuation of training at the site. These include the possibility of forming partnerships with industry, with other colleges or universities and the use of Objective One funding. I understand that the WDA is developing proposals for an incubator facility at the Aberporth technology park and that WDA and ELWA are considering how this might be integrated with the training facility.