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WALES

Archive Services

Mr. Wigley: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received concerning the provisions of section 60 of the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 on archive services in Wales; and if he will make a statement. [31482]

Mr. Hague: I have received several representations from hon. Members and others. Section 60 of the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 requires councils to consult with Ministers about the schemes which they prepare under that section and to have regard to ministerial advice. It imposes no onus on myself or

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colleagues to monitor the implementation or operation of the schemes, but using reserve powers in sections 32 to 34 of the Act I could intervene where appropriate. I trust that it will not prove necessary to use those powers.

OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION

AIDS Conference

Mr. Key: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and

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Commonwealth Affairs if representatives from his Department will be attending the 11th international conference on AIDS in Vancouver in July. [31018]

Mr. Hanley: The Overseas Development Administration will be funding the attendance of a researcher in HIV/AIDS at this meeting. The ODA is also providing grants for five scholars from developing countries to enable them to attend.

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