Written question asked by Rhodri Morgan (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 31 March 1999. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 March 1999 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, If he will make a statement on progress on obtaining EU structural funds for Wales. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Rhodri Morgan: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on progress on obtaining EU structural funds for Wales. [78076] Mr. Michael: I am pleased that the Council of Ministers meeting in Berlin last week agreed the Agenda 2000 proposals which include the regulations for the Structural Funds programmes for the Union from 2000-06. These programmes will include Objective 1 status for West Wales and the Valleys. Agreement of areas eligible for Objective 2 status is subject to further discussions with the UK according to the agreed regulations. The remaining areas of the Principality will secure Objective 3 support. The Berlin agreement is subject to ratification by the European Parliament.

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