HC Deb 13 April 1994 vol 241 cc213-5W
Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to his answer of 29 March,Official Report, column 625, how many members of the public have written to him to (a) support and (b) oppose the inclusion of Pentyrch in the proposed new unitary authority of Cardiff; and if he will list their wards of residence.

Mr. Redwood

Since the publication of the White Paper "Local Government in Wales: A Charter for the Future" I have not received any representations from members of the public about the inclusion of Pentyrch in the proposed Cardiff unitary authority.

Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to his answer of 29 March,Official Report, column 625 if he will list all the specific representations he has received in favour of the inclusion of Llanelly in the proposed new unitary authority of Powys, with the date on which each one was made.

Mr. Redwood

Since publication of the Local Government (Wales) Bill, I have received one representation from the chairman of Powys county council, in February 1994, supporting the inclusion of Llanelly in the proposed Powys unitary authority.

Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list those specific representations that have been made to him opposing the inclusion of Wick, St. Brides Major and Ewenny in the proposed new unitary authority of Vale of Glamorgan, giving the date on which each representation was made.

Mr. Redwood

Since publication of the White Paper, "Local Government in Wales: A Charter for the Future", I have received representations opposing the inclusion of Wick, St. Bride's Major and Ewenny in the proposed Vale of Glamorgan unitary authority from:

  • Win Griffiths MP
  • Ogwr borough council
  • St. Bride's Major town council
  • Ewenny community council
  • Wick community council
  • and 176 members of the public

Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list the specific representations he has had opposing the inclusion of Pentyrch in the proposed new unitary authority of Cardiff; and when each representation was made.

Mr. Redwood

Since publication of the White Paper, "Local Government in Wales: A Charter for the Future", I received one representation from Taff Ely borough council dated 6 April 1993 in opposition to the inclusion of Pentyrch in the proposed Cardiff unitary authority.

Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to his answer of 27 January,Official Report, columns 322-23, if he will list the date of each specific representation that he has received favouring the inclusion of Wick, St. Brides Major and Ewenny in the proposed new unitary authority of Vale of Glamorgan.

Mr. Redwood

Since publication of the White Paper, "Local Government in Wales: A Charter for the Future", I have received representations from 13 organisations and individuals in support of the inclusion of Wick, St. Bride's Major and Ewenny in the proposed Vale of Glamorgan unitary authority dated as followsDates of representations expressing support for the inclusion of Wick, St. Bride's Major and Ewenny in the proposed Vale of Glamorgan unitary authority:

  • 7 March 1993
  • 9 March 1993
  • 11 March 1993
  • 21 March 1993
  • 23 March 1993
  • 29 March 1993
  • 31 March 1993
  • 20 May 1993
  • 10 June 1993
  • 7 July 1993
  • 12 July 1993
  • 18 July 1993
  • 26 January 1994

Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to his answer of 29 March,Official Report, column 625, if he will list all the specific representations that he has received in favour of the inclusion of Pentyrch in the proposed new unitary authority of Cardiff; and when each one was made.

Mr. Redwood

Since the publication of the White Paper, "Local Government in Wales: A Charter for the Future", I have received one letter, dated 26 January 1994, from the Leaders of Cardiff city council and Vale of Glamorgan borough council stating that they supportthe proposals as outlined in the Bill".

Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list the specific representations he has received opposing the inclusion of Llanelly in the proposed new unitary authority of Powys; and when each representation was made.

Mr. Redwood

Since publication of the Local Government (Wales) Bill, I have received the following specific representations opposing the inclusion of Llanelly in the proposed Powys unitary authority:

  • Cllr. Bernard Assinder, leader of Blaenau Gwent borough council - December 1993
  • Cllr. Bernard Assinder, leader of Blaenau Gwent borough council - January 1994
  • Cllr. Bernard Assinder, leader of Blaenau Gwent borough council - March 1994
  • Cllr. Bernard Assinder, leader of Blaenau Gwent borough council - March 1994
  • Cllr. Bernard Assinder, leader of Blaenau Gwent borough council - April 1994
  • Llanelly community council - December 1993
  • Monmouth Conservative Association - March 1994

Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to his answer of 29 March,Official Report, column 625, if he will cite the precise reference and form of words in the representation he has received from Cardiff city council which indicates the authority favouring the inclusion of Pentyrch in the proposed new unitary authority of Cardiff.

Mr. Redwood

In a joint letter to me dated 26 January 1994, the Leaders of Cardiff city council and Vale of Glamorgan borough council saidWe would, therefore, wish to re-affirm our support for the proposals as outlined in the Bill. The proposed new unitary authorities present by far the best solution for the people of our areas, best for the people of the wider region and best for the local government in Wales.