HC Deb 10 November 1971 vol 825 cc189-90W
Mr. William Edwards

asked the Secretary of State for Wales which parts of Wales were visited by Monsieur Albert Borshette, European Commissioner responsible for regional policy, on his official visit to Wales; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Thomas

South-East Wales, including Cardiff, Caerphilly, Treforest, the Rhondda Valley, Llantrisant and Bridgend. The purpose of the visit was to enable Monsieur Borschette and senior officials of the E.E.C. to familiarise them- selves with some aspects of the economic problems of Wales. Monsieur Borschette said afterwards that the visit had proved to be most useful and informative.