§ Q17. Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Prime Minister if he will give an assurance that the functions at present exercised by the Secretary of State for Wales will remain with the Welsh Office.
§ The Prime MinisterYes.
§ Q18. Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Prime Minister if he will appoint an Under-Secretary of State to the Welsh Office from among those hon. Members who represent Welsh constituencies.
§ The Prime MinisterI have no plans to do so.