§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what meetings he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer in relation to this year's Comprehensive Spending Review. [121740]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyI meet the Chancellor regularly and discuss a range of issues, including the Government's Spending Review which is currently under way.
§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has made on behalf of the National Assembly for Wales in relation to this year's Comprehensive Spending Review. [121739]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyI represent the interests of Wales in the Government's Spending Review that is currently under way. This is a very significant part of my job, and I can assure you that I attach a great deal of importance to it. I can guarantee that the Assembly's views will be fully taken into account when the final decisions are made.