§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what consultations he has had with the chairman of the Welsh Development Agency concerning the proposed closure of the regional offices in Bangor, Carmarthen, Wrexham, Newport and Treforest.
§ Mr. RedwoodThe location of its regional offices is a matter for the agency.
§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what consultations he has had with the chairman of the Welsh Development Agency in relation to contracting-out and privatisation proposals for functions of the agency; if he will list the agency functions proposed for out-sourcing in the next financial year; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RedwoodIn common with other public bodies, the Welsh Development Agency is required to keep under review the efficiency and effectiveness of its organisation and to arrange for its activities to be contracted out where this represents value for money.