Written question asked by Lord Jones (Labour) on Thursday, 13 January 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 January 2000. It was answered by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour) on Thursday, 20 January 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 other departments concerning the award of EU Objective Two status to the constituency of Alyn & Deeside; and if he will make a statement. - UK's proposed Objective 2 map for the period 2000-06.

Answer: Mr. Barry Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what consultations he has had with other Departments concerning the award of EU Objective 2 status to the constituency of Alyn and Deeside; and if he will make a statement. [105553] Mr. Paul Murphy: My Department worked closely with other Government Departments and with the National Assembly for Wales on the UK's proposed Objective 2 map for the period 2000-06. This was approved last month by the European Commission. The Welsh map was unchanged from the UK Government's proposals of 8 October, a copy of which I sent to all Welsh MPs and MEPs.

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