HC Deb 30 January 1995 vol 253 c538W
Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what consultations he has had with the chairman of the Cardiff Bay development corporation concerning the contribution agreed on 11 May 1989 by Associated British Ports towards the costs of infrastructure in Cardiff bay; and if he will list such payments as have been paid or are anticipated.

Mr. Redwood

None. A development agreement between the corporation and Associated British Ports was signed in March 1991. There is no agreement requiring ABP to make payments to CBDC in respect of infrastructure, but under the terms of the agreement the company is required to carry out development on its land. The chief executive of Cardiff Bay development corporation will write to the hon. Member giving details of the investments which have been made to date.

Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will give details of his consultations with the Cardiff Bay development corporation into the promotion of Cardiff as a media centre.

Mr. Redwood

I made it clear to the corporation in February 1994 that promotion of Cardiff as a media centre should have a high priority.