Written question asked by Lord Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 November 2000. It was answered by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 November 2000 on behalf of the Wales Office.

Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what consultations he has had with the First Secretary concerning the level of applications for apprenticeships in small and medium sized enterprises in Alyn and Deeside;and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Barry Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what consultations he has had with the First Secretary concerning the level of applications for apprenticeships in small and medium sized enterprises in Alyn and Deeside;and if he will make a statement. [137013] Mr. Paul Murphy: I have regular discussions with the First Minister on a range of topics, including the demand for apprenticeships in North Wales. However, I understand that information is not held centrally on the level of applications to small and medium sized enterprises in Alyn and Deeside.

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