HC Deb 26 October 1994 vol 248 cc659-60W
Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list each public opinion survey commissioned by(a) his Department and (b) his agencies since 1 October 1992, showing for each, the subject, objectives, total cost, the period in which it was conducted and the organisation from which it was commissioned.

Mr. Redwood

The information requested is as follows. In addition to the items listed, the Welsh Office consults interested groups and individuals from time to time on a wide range of issues. Executive NDPBs in Wales have not been included in the data provided. The total cost of these surveys was approximately £56,000. The cost of individual contracts is confidential.

WELSH OFFICE 1. Research into bus-back advertising To establish the effectiveness of bus-back advertising, both in general and in response to Drink-Drive advertising campaign. Date: February—march 1994. Conducted by: Beaufort Research Ltd, Cardiff.

2. Energy Efficiency Promotion in Wales To evaluate the effectiveness of energy efficiency promotions in Wales during 1991–92. Date: January—november 1993. Conducted by: William Battle and Associates, Swansea.

3. Revised Patient's Charter in Wales To test public awareness of the Patient's Charter, and to elicit views on which standards should be included in a revised Charter. Date: February 1993. Conducted by: Durdle Davies Business Research.

CADW: WELSH HISTORIC MONUMENTS EXECUTIVE AGENCY 1. Visitor Survey of 10 Monuments in State Care To provide information on visitor origins, characteristics and economic status; and to assess levels of satisfaction. Date: 1991–94. Conducted by: Beaufort research.

2. Visitor Survey at 10 Monuments in State Care To provide up to date visitor profiles; to establish awareness of CADW; to monitor satisfaction levels. Date: 1994. Conducted by: Hall, Harrison and Cowley.