§ Mr. Johnasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the latest information he has regarding the proposal to install a treatment plant for effluent from Maendy Quarry; whether he has tendered advice; and what is the latest position in the matter.
§ Mr, Peter ThomasI understand that the question of a treatment plant is still under discussion between the company and the authorities concerned. I have tendered no advice.
Local Authority Total Number Employed Whole-Time Equivalents Whole-Time Equivalent per 1,000 Population aged 65 and over* Counties Anglesey … … … … 201 61.7 7.3 Breconshire … … … … 219 64.0 8.1 Caernarvonshire … … … … 145 94.0 4.0 Cardiganshire … … … … 194 72.5 7.6 Carmarthenshire … … … … 310 84.4 3.4 Denbighshire … … … … 231 118.7 3.9 Flintshire … … … … 183 92.0 3.6 Glamorgan … … … … 1,389 611.0 6.4 Merioneth … … … … 200 72.6 11.7 Monmouthshire … … … … 1,016 518.5 12.2 Montgomeryshire … … … … 198 64.0 9.2 Pembrokeshire … … … … 298 59.8 4.5 Radnorshire … … … … 55 15.5 4.9 County Boroughs Cardiff … … … … 465 217.0 5.9 Merthyr Tydfil … … … … 416 80.0 10.4 Newport … … … … 191 119.0 8.8 Swansea … … … … 197 99.5 4.4 Wales Total … … … … 5,908 2,444.2 6.5 *The population rates are based on the Registrar General's estimates of population aged 65 and over on 30th June 1972. I aim to develop the home help service as rapidly as possible. In calling last year for local authorities to draw up plans for the development of their social services over the decade 1973–83, I gave
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§ Mr. Johnasked the Secretary of State for Wales what information he has received as to the placing of quantities of earth on the grassed suface of Maendy Quarry, Pontypridd; and whether such earth was a contribution towards the prevention of pollution at this quarry.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasI understand that a 12-inch layer of topsoil is being deposited on the site and will be seeded next spring. Provision will be made for suitable surface drainage.