HC Deb 20 May 1986 vol 98 cc128-9W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Wales on how many occasions during the year 1985–86 civil servants from his Department paid official visits to Cyngor Dosbarth Dwyfor.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

This information is not readily available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.

Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many appeals against refusals of planning permission by Cyngor Dosbarth Dwyfor were made to his Department during 1985–86; how many of these were upheld; how many rejected; how many withdrawn; and how many are still under consideration.

Mr. Mark Robinson

Since 1 January 1985 there have been 24 appeals against refusals of planning permission by Cyngor Dosbarth Dwyfor. Five were upheld (two with conditions), nine dismissed and three withdrawn. Seven are under consideration.

Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many applications for funds from the European Economic Community by Cyngor Dosbarth Dwyfor have been processed by his Department in each year since 1979; how

Year of Application Project Commitment Approved Payments to date Claims yet to be made by Council
£ £ £
1979 Services to industrial estates 20,850 17,850 3,000
1982 Refuse Pulverisor 801,581 *nil 200,396
* A claim for payment of £601,185 is awaiting approval in Brussels.

Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many applications he has received from Cyngor Dosbarth Dwyfor for additional resources towards housing costs during the year 1985–86.

Mr. Mark Robinson

None.

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