§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to his answer to the hon. Member for the Vale of Glamorgan (Mr. Sweeney), 12 December,Official Report, column 515, on what dates the Welsh Office sought approval for the underwriting of share issues in (a) Government privatisation stocks and (b) private share flotations; and on what dates approval was given.
§ Mr. RedwoodThe acquisition of shares by the Welsh Development Agency is covered by the agency1s investment guidelines. No specific approvals have been sought.