§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Prime Minister (1) if she will meet the Wales Trades Union Congress in Cardiff to discuss the needs of Wales's industrial infrastructure;
655W(2) if she will meet the Wales Trade Union Congress in Cardiff to discuss Her Majesty's Government's industrial and regional policy; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterUnder this Government, the economy of Wales has been revitalised: economic performance continues to improve; output is growing; and unemployment if falling.
Since 1987, Wales has attracted inward investment of nearly £1,450 million; grants for regional industrial assistance total some £255 million, with an associated forecast of 68,000 new jobs. Seasonally adjusted unemployment has fallen for 34 consecutive months and by some 52,000 in the last two years. The Welsh Development Agency continues to maintain a high level of factory lettings with 2.3 million sq ft in 1988, the best year yet. Since 1979–80, over £1 billion has been spent on roads in Wales. Future plans are described in "Roads in Wales 1989" published on April 10 1989.
I see no need to meet the Wales TUC.