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Written question asked by Ray Powell (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 June 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 July 1999. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 July 1999 on behalf of the Welsh Office.


Welsh Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, When he intends to meet the Chairman of the Economic Affairs Committee of the Assembly to discuss economic regeneration in former mining areas. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figure.
Answer

Sir Raymond Powell: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he intends to meet the chairman of the Economic Affairs Committee of the Assembly to discuss economic regeneration in former mining areas. [88544] Mr. Hain: I have no such plans. This is a matter for the National Assembly for Wales. I am pleased that the Welsh Coalfield Communities will be included in the £50 million Coalfields Regeneration Trust, set up in March.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
88544; 334 c572W
Session
1998-99
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Coal Grants Economic situation Mining National Assembly for Wales Wales Coalfields Regeneration Trust
Contains statistics
Yes