Education Action Zones (Hansard, 3 February 1999)

HC Deb 03 February 1999 vol 324 cc609-10W 610W

§ Mr. Swayne
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many education action zones have been set up in Wales. [68611]

§ Mr. Hain
None.
In future this will become the responsibility of the National Assembly.

§ Mr. Swayne
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to introduce education action zones in Wales. [68610]

§ Mr. Hain
We have made it clear that any decision on the introduction of Education Action Zones in Wales will be taken only after full and extensive consultation.
In future this will become the responsibility of the National Assembly.