HC Deb 19 May 1980 vol 985 cc54-5W
Mr. Philip Holland

asked the Secretary of State for Wales when last he received written advice from the Ancient Monuments Board for Wales; and what action he has taken as a result

Mr. Michael Roberts

On 2 April, when we were advised to issue an interim preservation notice in respect of a scheduled ancient monument in Gwynedd which the owner intended to demolish. This advice we accepted.

Mr. Philip Holland

asked the Secretary of State for Wales when last he received written advice from the Historic Buildings Council for Wales; and what action he has taken as a result.

Mr. Michael Roberts

On 17 March, when we accepted the council's recommendations concerning recent applications for grant-aid towards the cost of repairs to historic buildings.

Mr. Philip Holland

asked the Secretary of State for Wales when last he received written advice from the Welsh Industrial Development Advisory Board; and what action he has taken as a result.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

The board normally meets once a month to provide my right hon. Friend with advice on applications for assistance under section 7 of the Industry Act 1972. He asks for its advice on all applications, apart from the very smallest, and he has so far accepted and acted on its advice in every case. During 1979 the board provided advice on 177 applications.

Mr. Philip Holland

asked the Secretary of State for Wales when last he received written advice from the Place Names Advisory Committee; and what action he has taken as a result.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

On 9 April 1980, in respect of the three place-names Brynaman, Llandysul (Dyfed) and Tanygrisiau (Gwynedd). The committee offered no observations on these names, which are to be shown on directional signs.

Mr. Philip Holland

asked the Secretary of State for Wales when last he received written advice from the Library Advisory Council for Wales; and what action he has taken as a result.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

In November 1979. This was a comprehensive review of library services in Wales and made recommendations for improvement. These are now being evaluated.

Mr. Philip Holland

asked the Secretary of State for Wales when last he received written advice from the agricultural regional panels for North and South Wales; and what action he has taken as a result.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

Welsh panel chairmen do not usually submit written advice except in connection with their hearing of representations by individual farmers against grant aid decisions. My right hon. Friend meets them to exchange views whenever they or he sees the need. He last met them on 24 March.