§ Mr. John Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Wales what are the responsibilities of the Welsh Office, direct and indirect; and what alterations have been made since November, 1964.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasWith the exception of responsibilities relating to agriculture and ancient monuments the Welsh Office undertakes those functions which have been progressively placed on the Secretary of State for Wales. The responsibilities of the Secretary of State, as at 1st April, 1969, are described in Part III of the written evidence of the Welsh Office to the Commission on the Constitution. A copy of the publication containing this evidence is available in the Library and I am also sending a copy to the right hon. Member. Responsibility in Wales for primary and secondary education has been devolved to the Secretary of State since November, 1970, and for child care services since January, 1971.