§ Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Wales whether he will list the sites which the Land Authority for Wales has so far acquired, indicating the price paid and the receipts received, where the site has since been resold; and how many notices of intention to acquire have so far been served.
§ Mr. Alec JonesThe Authority has acquired or contracted to acquire some 65 hectares—161 acres—at a total cost of just over £1 million. The costs of acquiring particular sites are confidential to buyer and seller. 91 notices of intention to acquire have so far been served. No land has yet been sold.
§ Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the current staffing establishment of the Land Authority for Wales; and what is the anticipated administrative cost of this body during the current financial year, including provision for salaries and administrative overheads.
§ Mr. Alec Jones41 established staff are currently employed by the Authority. The likely total of salaries and other administration expenses for 1976–77 is £375,000.