Rate Support and Other Grants

Part of Orders of the Day — Wales Bill – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 5 April 1978.

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Photo of Mr Gwynfor Evans Mr Gwynfor Evans , Carmarthen 12:00, 5 April 1978

Yes, quite rightly. Indeed, in an Adjournment debate I supported the proposal that the money should go to the eisteddfod rather than to road signs. If we are to create an Assembly, will the Secretary of State have the power, in addition to the block grant, to make these extras available in Wales to meet such essential needs? Will that be affected by the Assembly?