Written question asked by Rhodri Morgan (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 December 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 January 1999. It was answered by Lord Wills (Labour) on Monday, 11 January 1999 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what consultations he has undertaken in relation to the criteria for restructuring assistance under the European Regional Development Fund, European Social Fund and other funds.

Answer: Mr. Rhodri Morgan: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what consultations he has undertaken in relation to the criteria for restructuring assistance under the European Regional Development Fund, European Social Fund and other funds. [64988] Mr. Wills: I and my officials have undertaken a series of consultations with National bodies on all issues relating to the reform of European Structural Funds during the course of the negotiations. Consultations with local and regional organisations are organised by the Scottish Office, Northern Ireland Office, Welsh Office, by the DETR and the Government Offices in England. The information received from all these consultations is used by the Department of Trade and Industry in developing the UK's policy on the reform of the European Structural Funds.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 323 c107W; 64988
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: EU grants and loans European Regional Development Fund European Social Fund