HC Deb 03 May 1989 vol 152 cc115-6W
Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what information he has concerning the extent of pollution damage to trees adjacent to the Welsh water authority's Beacons reservoirs; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Grist

I am not aware of any pollution damage to trees adjacent to the Welsh water authority's Beacons

Local authority capital expenditure on acquisition of land, existing buildings and works in respect of nursery, primary, secondary and special schools
£000
1983–84 1984–85 1985–86 1986–87 1987–88
Clwyd 3,118 3,231 3,833 4,507 5,200
Dyfed 3,898 2,957 2,432 3,382 5,281
Gwent 4,617 4,521 4,648 4,528 5,590
Gwynedd 1,132 1,210 1,704 1,576 2,083
Mid Glamorgan 5,521 5,183 2,871 4,251 5,939
Powys 1,555 1,067 475 1,961 1,739
South Glamorgan 1,334 1,945 1,384 2,138 1,893
West Glamorgan 2,840 2,206 3,191 3,677 4,738

Source: Capital Outturn Returns.

reservoirs. The green spruce aphid (Elatobium abietinum) has, however, increased in numbers as a result of the recent mild winters. It causes browning of spruce needles and defoliation, but does not affect new growth. Evidence of aphid attack is visible throughout Wales, particularly adjacent to the Beacons reservoirs, but I am assured by the Forestry Commission that the next cold winter should reduce aphid numbers to their normal levels.

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