§ Mr. Watkinsasked the Minister of Agriculture how many applications have been received in the last two years for licences to repair farm houses and farm buildings in the county of Radnor; how many have been granted, with the total value; and what is the procedure adopted by the Radnor A.E.C. to examine and report upon each application.
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§ Mr. T. WilliamsThe Radnorshire A.E.C. sponsored 23 applications in 1946 and 16 in 1947, the total estimated cost of the repairs being approximately £9,300 and £6,300 respectively. I am informed by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Works that records of licences granted by his Department are not kept by counties, and that an examination of all applications from Wales would be necessary to produce the information asked for. As regards procedure, the executive committee arrange for the farm concerned to be visited by one of their officers immediately on receipt of the application. This officer reports on the contribution to food production which can be expected to result from the carrying out of the proposed work. Where they are satisfied the committee sponsor the application for a building licence.