§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales what percentage of the amount spent by Her Majesty's Government over the past 20 years on regional policy was directed towards Wales; and what was the amount spent in Wales during each year.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsInformation relating to regional development grant and selective financial assistance can be obtained from the relevant annual reports presented by my right hon. Friend to Parliament under the terms of the Industry Act 1972. Data for earlier years and on other types of regional assistance could be provided only at disproportionate cost.