§ 23. Mr. Jonathan EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assistance the Government are giving to the development of the rural economy in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Sir Wyn RobertsThe Government's policies for developing the rural economy in Wales have gained a new momentum since the launch of the rural initiative in February 1991. A wide range of measures is now in place to help create a self-sustaining market economy and to thereby secure for rual communities the long-term prosperity which is this Government's aim.
I refer my hon. Friend to the Government's Expenditure Plans 1993–94 to 1995–96, Departmental Report by Welsh Office (Command Paper 2215) for more detailed information.