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Mr. Barry Jones
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what steps he is taking to increase research and development in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Nicholas Edwards
Most of the research carried out in Wales is funded by research councils, other Government Departments and the private sector. My Department actively encourages the take-up of the funds available and in particular I have established WINTECH, the technology arm of the Welsh Development Agency, to further stimulate industrially orientated research and development.