Cardiff Bay Barrage

Mr. Rhodri Morgan
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what review he has undertaken of the benefits of the Cardiff Bay Barrage. [7315]

Mr. Ron Davies
I have undertaken a thorough review of the Cardiff Bay Barrage project. In the course of this review I have received and considered legal opinion and an analysis of the economic impact of the Barrage. In the light of their advice I have concluded that the Barrage should be completed.