§ Mr. Terlezkiasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many companies in Wales received the Queen's award (a) between 1975 and 1980 and (b) between 1980 and the latest available date; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsWelsh Office records show that the numbers of companies with factories in Wales which received the Queen's awards for exporting or technological achievement were as follows:
Number 1975–80 22 1980–87 29 This double-counts the four awards in 1980.