§ 21. Sir Peter Emeryasked the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has had about the practice of the Welsh Development Agency in seeking to entice firms to move their factories from East Devon to Wales; and whether he will issue a direction to the authorities to desist from seeking to entice firms in this way.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsI have had no such representations. The role of the joint Welsh Development Agency/Welsh Office inward investment body, WINvest, is not to entice firms to move but to encourage companies seeking a new location to consider Wales.