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Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Wales – in the House of Commons at 11:30 am on 21 March 2007.

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Photo of Peter Hain Peter Hain The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, The Secretary of State for Wales 11:30, 21 March 2007

Yes, I will happily do so. As a result of the excellent programme that Welsh Labour has drawn up for the next Assembly Government, new skills academies will provide key industries, including the St. Athan project, with access to excellence in training and learning. My hon. Friend can maximise the potential of local further education and training opportunities in her Constituency by working with the Welsh Assembly Government, and I am happy to help facilitate that. [Interruption.]

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