§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Prime Minister if, in view of the added responsibilities which the Welsh Office now has in protecting the interests of Wales in Europe, he will now appoint an additional junior Minister to that Department.
§ The Prime MinisterNo. Unless and until I make a statement to the contrary I do not propose to appoint or dismiss any Minister or to increase or reduce the number of Ministers in any Department.
My right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Wales has taken action by setting up a European Division to co-ordinate the European work of the Welsh Office and to ensure that Ministers receive comprehensive advice on the various European issues which affect Wales.