To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement about the continuation of the eligibility of the Bridgend travel-to-work area for regional aid.

The representations received about the review of assisted areas, including those relating to the Bridgend travel-to-work-area, are currently being considered.

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he expects to be able to announce whether Wales will continue to be treated as a separate region for available set-aside.

As soon as possible.

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement about the continuing eligibility of the travel-to-work areas currently benefiting from regional aid.

The representations received about the review of assisted areas are currently being considered.

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement about representations he has received on the future shape of the regional aid map in Wales.

I have received numerous representations about the review of assisted areas. These representations are currently being considered.