§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many jobs his Department anticipates will be lost in Wales as a result of changes in the law relating to direct labour organisations contained in the Local Government, Planning and Land (No. 2) Bill; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsThe net effect of the provisions on jobs in Wales is difficult to quantify, but it is not expected to be significant.