§ Mr. Wheelerasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many councils for sport and recreation there are in Wales; how many staff in total they employ at what total inclusive cost, and in how many buildings; and in what ways such councils are accountable.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThe Sports Council for Wales is the only such council in Wales. It employs 110 full-time and 29 part-time staff. Staff costs in 1980–81 were approximately £900,000. These figures include staff of the National Sports Centre for Wales and National Tennis Centre in Cardiff and the National Outdoor Pursuits Centre under construction in North Wales as well as the council's administrative staff. Apart from ground staff and four staff at the Outdoor Pursuits Centre, all are accommodated in the National Sports Centre for Wales. I appoint the chairman and members, and the council is required to submit a report and statement of accounts to me annually.