§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many industrial projects which eventually started production were directed by his Department to the area covered by the East Flint constituency since May 1979; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsMy Department does not direct companies to any particular areas of Wales. It does, however, actively seek to demonstrate to companies that their needs can be met in the Principality and assists them to identify and assess possible locations. In this capacity it has since 1979 been involved with companies which have decided to locate 45 new projects in the Shotton travel-to-work area.