§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales when Cadw will reopen an office in Gwynedd; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesThis is a matter for the agency and I have asked the chief executive, Mr. John Carr, to write to the hon. Member.
763WLetter from E. A. J. Carr to Mr. Elfyn Llwyd, dated 13 February 1995:
The Secretary of State has asked me to reply to your Question in which you asked when Cadw would re-open an office in Gwynedd.The Agency has never had a public office in Gwynedd although it does have a Works management unit at Caernarfon. Our professional and field staff, however, travel frequently throughout Wales, providing a direct point of contact for members of public who may be potential grant applicants; offering advice to local authorities on statutory procedures and best practice in conservation; and also liaising with a range of bodies and organisations which have an interest in preserving and promoting the built heritage of Wales.Cadw is committed to improving the standard of services it provides to the public generally and its customers, in particular, across the range of Agency activities. The views of customers on how well they feel we deliver those services, and suggestions for how we may better meet their needs, are always welcome and given careful consideration.At present, however, the Agency has no plans to open a public office in the North Wales area.