HC Deb 23 June 1976 vol 913 cc521-2W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Lord President of the Council what powers are implicit in the Government's White Paper on devolution, or subsequent Government policy statements, that will enable the proposed Welsh Assembly to help develop a major airport in Wales.

Mr. John Smith

The Welsh Assembly will inherit the power to give grants and loan sanction for capital development for local authority airports. Additionally it will be able to influence development through the provision of related infrastructure and support for passenger transport services.

Mr. Wigley

asked the Lord President of the Council what powers are proposed by the Government for the Welsh Assembly in relation to the University of Wales.

Mr. Foot

I have nothing to add to paragraph 242 of the White Paper (Cmnd. 6348).

Mr. Wigley

asked the Lord President of the Council what powers the Government propose giving to the Welsh Assembly in relation to (a) BBC Wales and (b) the letting of franchise for commercial television and radio in Wales.

Mr. Foot

As stated in paragraph 259 of the White Paper (Cmnd. 6348), it will not be possible to decide whether the Assembly should have a rôle in relation to broadcasting until the Committee on the Future of Broadcasting, under the Chairmanship of Lord Annan, has reported.

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