§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many persons employed in his Department are qualified to advise him on matters relating to his Department's oversight powers with regard to the functions of the Board of Trade in Wales; and what are their respective grades.
§ Mrs. WhiteI am pleased to say that my right hon. Friend in the exercise of his responsibilities in this field is able to rely on the full support of all branches of the Board of Trade. Liaison with them is maintained mainly by the Chairman of the Welsh Planning Board who is an Assistant Under-Secretary of State in the Welsh Office and by the members of the Economic Planning and Planning Services Divisions of the Welsh Office.