§ Mr. Strangasked 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 RobertsThe 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. Strangasked 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 RobertsActual 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. Strangasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many ancient monuments are owned and maintained by his Department in Wales in 1984.
§ Mr. Wyn Roberts128 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. Strangasked 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 RobertsThe 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.