§ 73. Mr. Roy Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what has been the cost to date of providing hotel accommodation for the owner of No. 118 Brynglas Avenue, Newport, and his family, who were made homeless as a result of tunnelling work in connection with the M4 roadworks.
§ Mr. Ifor DaviesThe cost of hotel accommodation to 11th February amounted to £1,850.
§ 74. Mr. Roy Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the cause of the delay in reinstating No. 39 Brynglas Road, Newport, and in compensating the owner following the tunnelling operations in connection with the M4 roadworks.
§ Mr. Ifor DaviesLiability for any damage caused to this property has not been established. My right hon. Friend is looking into the matter further in an endeavour to reach an early conclusion.
§ Mr. Roy Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Wales when the work of reinstating No. 128 Brynglas Avenue, Newport, following the tunnelling operations in connection with the M4 roadworks is likely to be carried out.
§ Mr. Cledwyn HughesThe matter has been referred to the contractors to deal with in accordance with the terms of their contract. I have asked for a report and will write to my hon. Friend as soon as I can.
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§ Mr. Roy Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what progress has been made in negotiations for the purchase of No. 118 Brynglas Avenue, Newport, following the damage caused to this property by the M4 roadworks.
§ Mr. Cledwyn HughesThe owner has felt unable to accept the District Valuers' assessment of the value of the property and negotiations have not yet reached a conclusion.