HC Deb 01 March 1985 vol 74 c312W
Mr. Gareth Wardell

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will publish in the Official Report for the counties of South Glamorgan, Gwent, Powys, Gwynedd and Clwyd the percentage of the working population that resided in assisted areas eligible for regional development grant previous to the changes that took effect in the assisted area map on 29 November 1984; and what is the equivalent percentage figures after those changes have been introduced.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

The relevant percentage coverage for the counties of South Glamorgan, Gwent, Powys, Gwynedd and Clwyd is as follows:

Before 29 November From 29 November
1984 1984
South Glamorgan 100 0
Gwent 97 31
Powys 15 5
Gwynedd 68 23
Clwyd 80 84

The information relates to the economically active population.

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