HC Deb 10 April 2002 vol 383 c2W
12. Chris Ruane

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what recent discussions he has had with the First Secretary of the National Assembly about the progress of the Objective One programme in Wales. [44158]

Mr. Paul Murphy

I meet the First Minster regularly to discuss a range of issues, including progress with the Objective One programme. At 21 March, over 500 Objective One projects had been approved, worth a total of over £300 million in European grants. Over £68 million of Objective One grant has already been paid out by the Assembly.

28. Huw Irranca-Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what recent discussions he has had with the First Secretary of the National Assembly about the application of EU structural funds in Wales. [44174]

Mr. Paul Murphy

I meet the First Secretary regularly to discuss a range of issues, including progress with structural fund programmes in Wales. However, day to day administration of these programmes is a matter for the National Assembly for Wales and its executive agency, the Welsh European Funding Office.