§ Mr. Alec Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what proportion of the population of the proposed new town at Llantrisant he estimates will by 1991 have been drawn from the constituencies of Rhondda, Merthyr, Ebbw Vale, Aberdare, Bedwellty and Caerphilly, respectively.
§ Mr. Rowlandsasked the Secretary of State for Wales what proportion of the population of the proposed new town at Llantrisant he estimates will by 1991 have been drawn from the lower Cardiff valleys, upper Cardiff valleys, lower Newport valleys, and upper Newport valleys, respectively.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasThe purpose of the proposed new town is not to draw population from the areas referred to but to accommodate a part of the increase in population expected in South-East Wales, to stimulate economic development, and to contribute to reducing or eliminating net outward migration from the area.
§ Mr. Rowlandsasked the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what is the estimated retail turnover to be achieved in the Llantrisant New Town proposal by 1991; and how this compares with the present turnover;
(2) what is the estimated total square footage of retail floor space to be developed in the proposed Llantrisant New Town by 1991; and what percentage increase this estimate is over the existing provision.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasThe information requested is not available. The provision of retail floor space would be a matter for detailed planning by the development corporation which would be set up if I confirmed the draft designation order.