To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what the average cost was of erecting a blue commemorative plaque in the last 12 months. [111620]

My Department does not erect blue plaques.

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) how many blue commemorative plaques were erected in each of the last five years; and, for each year, what the cost was to public funds; and (2) what the policy criteria are for the erection of blue plaques to commemorate distinguished citizens in their native localities. [111623]

My Department has no responsibility for the blue plaque scheme.

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales who (a) sets the criteria of selection and (b) is responsible for the erection of blue commemorative plaques. [111626]

There is no central blue plaque scheme in Wales. However CADW Welsh Historic Monuments operate the Civic Initiatives—Heritage Grant Scheme under which voluntary organisations could apply for support in erecting plaques.