HL Deb 08 March 1994 vol 552 c98WA
Lord Stanley of Alderley

asked Her Majesty's Government:

  1. (i) Whether the Countryside Council for Wales has commissioned and obtained the results of a public opinion survey in the vicinity of wind farms relating to their effects and, if so, what were the results; and
  2. (ii) Whether the Countryside Council for Wales has commissioned and obtained the results of a public opinion survey in the vicinity of existing wind farms and, if so, what were the results.

Viscount St. Davids

The Countryside Council for Wales commissioned a survey to monitor three wind turbine power stations in Wales. One aspect of the monitoring involved a survey of public perceptions. The full report is expected to be published shortly and a copy will be placed in the Library of the House.