HC Deb 11 July 1984 vol 63 c572W
Mr. Strang

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what are the disaggregated costs of the care and maintenance of ancient monuments in Wales for 1984; and what are the projected costs for 1985.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

The breakdown of costs for the care and maintenance of Welsh ancient monuments for 1984–85 and the estimated out-turn figure for 1983–84 is given in the Supply Estimates 1984–85 Class XVI-I, Subheads F4-FZ, a copy of which is available in the Library.

Mr. Strang

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the total income from (a) admissions and (b) season tickets to ancient monuments in Wales in 1984; and what are the projected estimates for 1985.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

Actual figures for 1984 are not yet available, but the projected income is £892,000. New arrangements have come into effect this year for the sale of season tickets to Welsh ancient monuments only, and the projected income from this scheme for 1984 is £3,500.

Mr. Strang

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many ancient monuments are owned and maintained by his Department in Wales in 1984.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

128 monuments are maintained by the Welsh Office. These are either in our ownership or have been placed in our care by their owners under a deed of guardianship.

Mr. Strang

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how much money in grants was disbursed by his Department for the maintenance and care of ancient monuments in Wales in 1984; and what are the estimates for 1985.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

The amount of money given in grants to owners for the care and maintenance of ancient monuments for 1983–84 was £34,200. £108,700 has been estimated for expenditure on grants during 1984–85.

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