HC Deb 24 April 1972 vol 835 c221W
Mr. William Edwards

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how much money has been given by the Government to the Development Corporation for Wales; and what has been the main item of expenditure by the Development Corporation.

Mr. Peter Thomas

During the financial year 1971–72, £35,000 was paid by the Government to the Development Corporation for Wales by way of basic and matching grant. It is an express condition of payment that the money be used towards expenditure on publicity to promote industrial and commercial development and growth in Wales.