§ Mr. John Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Wales how much of the moneys allocated to the Wales steel areas have so far been spent and how much committed; and what are the relevant figures for the Port Talbot travel-to-work area.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsBetween 1978–79 and 1981–82 the total special funds allocated to the Welsh Development Agency and the Cwmbran Development Corporation for use in the steel areas of Wales have been £101.2 million in cash terms. Total expenditure from 1978–79 to 30 September 1981 was £89.3 million in the same terms. Expenditure of a further £22.6 million is planned between 1 October 1981 and 31 March 1982. No specific commitment has been given for the particular allocation of funds for use in the Port Talbot travel-to-work area. Expenditure there from 1978–79 to 30 September 1981 by the Welsh Development Agency was £18.5 million. A further £5.5 million is expected to be spent between 1 October 1981 and 31 March 1982.
§ Mr. John Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has for additional expenditure for assistance for factory building in the steel areas of Wales after 1981–82, with a breakdown of figures for each area.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsDecisions on expenditure for factory building in Wales after 1981–82 have not yet been taken.