asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement about the progress so far on the south of Cardiff redevelopment scheme.

Since I gave approval, in principle, for urban development grant in respect of the development proposals by Tarmac, work on the necessary legal arrangements has been continuing and is progressing well. A public inquiry into the compulsory purchase of land needed for the development ended on 22 April and the inspector will be submitting his report to me next month. I hope to be able to announce my decisions on the compulsory purchase orders by the end of June.