§ 24. Mr. DuncanTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to expand the number of places in the assisted places scheme in Wales. [1879]
§ Mr. RichardsI refer my hon. Friend to the reply given by my right hon. Friend to the hon. Member for Conwy (Sir W. Roberts) on 29 November,Official Report, columns 757–58.
§ 25. Mr. HansonTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he intends to undertake with representatives of parent-teacher organisations following the Prime Minister's recent announcement of the enlargement of the assisted places scheme. [1880]
§ Mr. RichardsMy right hon. Friend and I will consider carefully all points made to us about our proposal to double the number of places available under the assisted places scheme in Wales.
§ 26. Mr. John MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement about inward investment in Wales. [1881]
§ Mr. HagueInward Investment in Wales has made and continues to make a major contribution to the diversification of the industrial base and to the well-being of the economy.