HC Deb 10 March 1976 vol 907 cc266-7W
Mr. Michael Latham

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many staff have so far been appointed to the Land Authority for Wales; and what is the anticipated administrative cost of this body in the next financial year.

Mr. Alec Jones

Five staff have accepted or indicated a readiness to accept appointments offered by the Land Authority for Wales.

A provision of £3 million has been made for the Authority's total expenditure on administration and land acquisition in 1976–77. The precise amount to be spent on administration will depend on the outcome of the discussions which the Authority is currently holding with local authorities on agency arrangements.