§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what plans have been submitted to him by Welsh local authorities for providing permanent camping sites for tinkers and other itinerants in the Principality; if he will estimate the
Local Authority Proposed Number of Pitches Remarks County Councils Anglesey Nil These authorities have said that there is no problem in their area. Breconshire Nil Cardiganshire 23 Approximate number only. Carmarthenshire Nil But 24 pitches are already available. Caernarvonshire 30 Approximate number only. Denbighshire 10–15 Flintshire Not yet decided Survey in progress. Glamorgan Nil This authority says that there is no problem in the area except in Penybont Rural District where some pitches are already available. Merioneth Nil Further survey to be carried out. Monmouthshire 20 There are also 15 existing pitches. Montgomeryshire Not yet decided Two sites under consideration. Pembrokeshire 77 Approximate number only. Radnorshire Nil This authority says that there is no problem in the area. County Borough Councils Cardiff Not yet decided Survey in progress. Merthyr 20 Site could accommodate 25 altogether. Newport Nil This authority has claimed exemption under Section 6(2) of the Act. Swansea 15 Proposal subject to planning permission.