§ Mr. Wyn Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Wales how much has been spent to date on the adaptation of the Coal Exchange, Cardiff; what is the current annual cost of retaining the building; and what are the Government's plans for disposing of it.
§ Mr. Ken MarksI have been asked to reply.
Some £42,000 has been spent on the adaptation of the Exchange. The current annual cost of retaining the building is £45,000 in rent and maintenance. The future use of the Exchange is a matter for further consideration.