§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales what steps are being taken to monitor the effects on inward investment of the reduction in regional aid in Wales since 1983.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsI refer to the levels of expenditure shown in the answer given by my hon. Friend the Minister of State for Industry to the hon. Member for Meirionnydd Nant Conwy (Mr. Thomas) on 15 January at columns 258–59. All aspects of regional policy are kept under review. Wales continues to be an attractive location for inward investment.