§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what information he has as to the number of jobs generated by co-operatives in Wales over the last six years and as to the average cost to public funds of each job.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsMy Department does not collect information on a basis that would enable me to answer the question in the form asked. I understand that the Wales Co-operative Centre has data on current employment provided by co-operatives.