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PETER Hain, 47, MP for Neath since 1991, and shadow employment minister since 1996, has been appointed undersecretary of state for Wales with responsibility for education and training in a portfolio that includes the Welsh assembly and Europe. Welsh Secretary Ron Davies said Mr Hain's immediate agenda included forming a new education and training forum combining the expertise of training and enterprise councils, business, colleges, trade unions and local government.