§ 4. Mr. Roy Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Wales when a settlement will be reached on all outstanding matters relating to the properties known as 41–55 Brynglas Road, Newport, Monmouthshire, which were damaged as a result of tunnelling roadworks.
§ Mrs. HartI have been asked to reply.
Nos. 41–49 Brynglas Road were bought by the contractors and I understand that they are disposing of them. Nos. 51–55 are at present vested in my right hon. Friend's Department, but are being sold. My right hon. Friend is proceeding as quickly as possible with the legal formalities, but is unable at present to forecast precise dates when the transactions will be completed.
§ Mr. HughesWill my right hon. Friend impress upon the Department the urgent need to unravel the legal complications which are preventing a settlement of this matter? Will she remember that these houses are an eyesore, that they are devaluing property, frequented by vagrants and infested by rats, and that there is an urgent need to clear the site?