HC Deb 09 December 1997 vol 302 cc517-8W
Mr. Öpik

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on the level of Objective 5B funding in the less-favoured areas of Wales in(a) 1993, (b) 1994, (c) 1995 and (d) 1996. [19919]

Mr. Hain

There is not direct relationship between less favoured area status and objective 5B funding, and records are not kept in the form requested.