§ 40. Mr. Hoosonasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what is the present strength of the Welsh Economic Intelligence Unit at Cardiff; what are the qualifications of its personnel; and what proposals he has for strengthening or enlarging the unit in the course of the next three months.
§ Mr. CorfieldThe Survey and Development Division, as it is now called, is made up of eight people, including fully qualified planning and30W research officers. It is also able to draw on the wider resources of the Welsh Office and on the specialist advice of the other Government Departments which are co-operating in the Welsh Survey. My right hon. Friend will appoint additional staff if he finds that necessary.