§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what are the duties he has prescribed for the Cardiff Bay development corporation in the field of vocational training.
§ Mr. David HuntNeither I nor my predecessors have prescribed duties for Cardiff Bay development corporation in the field of vocational training. The corporation has, however, been actively involved in the development of a training initiative in co-operation with local authorities and government agencies, with the full support of the Wales TUC and CBI. The initiative will provide training opportunities for unemployed local people so that they can benefit from the regeneration of the area.
§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he has had any consultations with the chairman of the94W Cardiff Bay Development Corporation regarding the setting up of a centre of excellence in the vocational training field at Cardiff bay.
§ Mr. David HuntI have had no such consultations. My officials were, however, involved in discussions with officers of the corporation about its involvement in the development of a centre of excellence for vocational training within the bay area. These discussions took place in the context of the normal project approval arrangements for the corporation.