§ Mr. John Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Wales how much of the money allocated to the steel areas has so far been spent at Port Talbot; over what period of time it was envisaged that £20 million would be spent in the whole area; and what is the reason for the shortfall and delay.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsIn February 1980 I announced that additional special funds would be made available over288W the financial years 1980–81 and 1981–82 to help the steel areas of South Wales. Since 1 April 1980 the Welsh Development Agency has spent £32 million in the special programme for the Port Talbot area. There has been no short-fall or delay in expenditure.