The first minister also answered questions on department closures in Bronglais hospital Aberystwyth, supporting individuals with autism and the resources available to the new regional education consortia in relation to school improvement services.

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It is then logical to ask whether national or regional security is endangered in relation to economic capability or in an era of asymmetric wars.

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Regional Development minister, Danny Kennedy, said his department "will now prepare the necessary submissions in relation to the Habitats Directive".

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