To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received concerning the claim for compensation on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Heselton, Runston farm, Shirenewton, Chepstow, Gwent; when he expects a resolution to the matter; and if he will make a statement.

My Department wrote to Mr. and Mrs. Heselton's solicitors on 3 January 1991 in response to a claim for costs arising out of a planning application. No representations have been received since then, but I understand that the solicitors have approached the Ministry of Defence on this matter.