§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what recent discussions he has had with the First Secretary concerning new policies to assist rural Wales; and if he will make a statement.[126972]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyI have regular discussions with the First Secretary about a range of matters including the needs of rural Wales.
RN exercises cancelled due to budgetary reasons—FY 1999–2000 Serial/name of exercise Dates 1 FLOTEX (Flotilla Exercise) November 1999 2 CADENCE BRAKE (Royal Marine winter driving training in Norway (precursor to serial 4)) November 1999 3 ASWEX 2000 (Ship, Submarine, Helicopter Anti-submarine warfare exercise) January 2000 4 Royal Marine Winter Deployment (Arctic warfare training in (Norway) January 2000