§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will now set up a north Wales industrial valleys initiative with adequate additional financial resources to meet the employment, social and cultural requirements of such areas.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerA formal valleys initiative for north Wales is unnecessary as existing financing, planning and management mechanisms are adequate to allow continued improvement in the area. The development of the A55 presents major opportunities for growth and development. I shall continue to do everything I can to encourage a positive approach among local authorities, public agencies and others to ensure those opportunities are grasped.