§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo 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. GristI 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.
116Wreservoirs. 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.