§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales when does Cadw plan to establish an office in north Wales; and if he will make a statement. [17471
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesResponsibility for this matter has been delegated to Cadw under its chief executive, Mr. Tom Cassidy. I have asked him to arrange for a reply to be given.
Letter from T. J. Cassidy to Mr. Elfyn Llwyd, dated 7 November 1996:
The Secretary of State has asked me to reply to your Question in which you ask when Cadw plans to establish an office in North Wales.Cadw has a works management unit in Caernarfon and our professional and field staff frequently travel throughout Wales. They provide a direct point of contact for members of the public who may be potential grant applicants; offer advice to local authorities on statutory procedures and best practice in conservation; and liaise with a range of bodies and organisations which have an interest in preserving and promoting the built heritage.I am most anxious that the services available from Cadw should be readily accessible, but I do believe that service to and communication with the public are already at a high standard and I have no plans to supplement the unit in Caernarfon with an office in North Wales.