HC Deb 15 October 1990 vol 177 c702W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales whether his Department will take positive steps to discuss with the Data Protection Registrar all his Department's legislation that impacts on the use, collection, processing or holding of personal data; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. David Hunt

My officials are aware of the need to consult the registrar about proposed legislation which might affect or be affected by the Data Protection Act 1984.

Mr. Wigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will publish a list of the inward investment projects secured for Wales during 1988 and 1989.

Mr. David Hunt

In 1988, Wales secured 97 inward investment projects and in 1989, 100 projects were secured. A list of the companies concerned, except where they have requested confidentiality, has been placed in the Library of the House.

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