§ 15. Mr. ÖpikTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has made to the Chancellor of the Exchequer about including additional money in the block grant for Wales for objective 1 and 2 match funding. [98892]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyI see the Chancellor of the Exchequer regularly when we discuss a number of issues.
§ 24. Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many representations he has received about objective 1 and 2 funding since the beginning of May. [98901]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyMy predecessor and I have received many representations about Objectives 1 and 2, some of which have referred to funding.
§ 25. Mrs. GillanTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he has had with the First Secretary with regard to objective 1 match funding. [98903]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyI hold regular meetings with the First Secretary of the National Assembly for Wales. We have discussed a range of issues, including Structural Funds support in Wales, and I am aware of the importance of the issue.