§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Secretary of State for Wales if, in view of the continuing fall in the number of male jobs in Wales, he will request the Welsh Economic Council to draw up a five-year growth plan for the Welsh economy.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasNo. The Council has, within the past year, published several valuable reports on important aspects of the Welsh economy and it is keeping the employment situation very much in mind. I share the concern about the fall in jobs and will ensure that all practical steps are taken to create more employment.