HC Deb 27 February 1996 vol 272 cc478-9W
Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales on what date he last requested figures from the Welsh training and enterprise councils as to the levels of their reserves and their latest estimate of year-end balances; and if he will make a statement on the estimated total figure for end-year unspent balances. [17355]

Mr. Hague

TECs in Wales provide my Department on a quarterly basis with current and projected year-end reserve levels. The latest figures, which reflect income and expenditure to 31 December 1995, were received in February.

My officials are currently in discussion with Welsh TECs about the projected year-end position in the light of developments during the final quarter of the financial year.

I will write to the hon. Member when these discussions have been completed.