§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will visit the St. David's business park, Ewloe, and Warren Hall business park, Broughton, to observe construction work and landscaping; if he will meet Alyn and Deeside district council at its Hawarden headquarters to discuss the suitability of the two business parks for the relocation of Whitehall Departments; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerI have regular discussions with the hon. Gentleman and met representatives of Alyn and Deeside district council as recently as 20 March. In addition, I have made numerous visits to north-east Wales. I therefore know the constituency well—and its attractions— and he can be assured that the council would be contacted immediately if any Government Department expressed a particular interest in relocating to Alyn and Deeside. Under the relocation guidelines, it is for individual departmental Ministers to decide whether to proceed with relocation and, if so, to where.