§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will state(a) the target figure for consultancies per month in Wales under the Government's consultancy initiatives and (b) the spending on consultancy initiatives in Wales for (i) 1988–89 outturn, (ii) 1989–90 estimated outturn, (iii) 1990–91 plans, (iv) 1991–92 plans and (v) 1992–93 plans.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerFormal targets are not set on a regional basis, but take-up of the consultancy initiatives in Wales has consistently been above the level that would be expected from the proportion of eligible firms in Wales. Expenditure on completed consultancies in 1988–89 was £343,000; in 1989–90 the latest figures available (to January) show expenditure at £1,622,000. (A regional analysis for total expenditure on consultancy initiatives, to include evaluation, administration and promotions is not available). It is not possible to provide a regional breakdown of provision for future years as the scheme is demand-led.