HC Deb 06 December 1988 vol 143 c91W
Mr. Geraint Howells

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what steps he proposes to take to encourage the presence of business headquarters in Wales in advance of the single European market; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Walker

Since I became Secretary of State I have increased the Welsh Development Agency's provision by more than 50 per cent. so enabling WINvest to intensify its efforts in attracting new business, including headquarter operations, to Wales.