Written question asked by Rod Richards (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Hague of Richmond (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 1997 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: When he proposes to notify the economic development non-departmental public bodies in Wales of his strategic guidance for 1997-98. - Inc fact that copies of letters have been placed in the Library as Dep/3 4869.

Answer: Mr. Richards: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he proposes to notify the economic development non-departmental public bodies in Wales of his strategic guidance for 1997-98; and if he will make a statement. [21651] Mr. Hague: I have written to the chairmen of the Welsh Development Agency, the Development Board for Rural Wales, Cardiff Bay development corporation, the Land Authority for Wales and the Wales tourist board, to inform them of many strategic targets and priorities for 1997-98. Copies of the letters have been placed in the Library of the House. The targets I have set are demanding but will lead to private sector investment of over £700 million, the creation of over 10,000 jobs and the establishment of a network of strategic sites for further economic development throughout Wales. The majority of jobs to be created will be in those areas of highest unemployment, including the south Wales valleys and the west.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 21651; 292 c707-8W;292 c709W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Cardiff Bay Development Corporation Development Board for Rural Wales Economic policy Non-departmental public bodies Welsh Development Agency Wales Wales Tourist Board Land Authority for Wales