§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list the conferences held by his Department since 1 May 1997, giving in each case the(a) purpose and (b) estimated cost. [27739]
§ Mr. Ron Davies[holding answer 5 February 1998]: Details of the conferences held by my Department since 1 May 1997 are as follows: 279W
Purpose Date Cost Energy Efficiency in Schools To promote awareness of energy efficiency measures within the education sector 10 July 1997 £1,500 Dee Waste Minimisation Seminar To disseminate outcomes and achievements of a major waste minimisation project around the Dee Estuary in North Wales 21 October 1997 £5,368 SO 4001 EMAS and the Supply Chain To demonstrate the benefits of IOS 14001 EMAS to manufacturing companies in South Wales 4 December 1997 £2,138 Youth access Conference To provide an opportunity to exchange information and spread good practice on the issues of youth disaffection and under achievement 15 September 1997 £9,804 Summer Literacy Programme in Wales To evaluate the 1997 Pilot Summer Literacy Programme in Wales and to produce guidance for the expanded 1998 Programme 3 February 1998 £1,559 Coal Industry Workshop To explore the future of the South Wales coal industry and any needs for practical support 5 December 1997 £7,507