Written Answers To Questions
Thursday 22 January 1987
Northern Ireland
Irish Language
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he intends allocating extra finance towards the development of Irish language schools.
The procedure for the recognition of any school as a grant-aided school is laid down in the Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 1986. Any new expenditure would have to be met from within the resources allocated to the Department of Education (Northern Ireland).
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) if the use of the Irish language for street and place names is to be afforded a similar status to the bilingual policy operating in Wales;(2) when he expects to announce the official recognition of street names in the Irish language.
Ministers are still considering possible ways in which the demand for dual language street names might be met. Any change in existing arrangements will require legislation, which will be subject to normal consultation before final decisions are taken.Ministers are also considering what measures might be taken to make Irish language versions of place names in Northern Ireland more widely available.
Anglo-Irish Agreement
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what measures have been introduced specifically as a result of the Anglo-Irish Agreement.
| Expenditure (£) on assisted places scheme schools in the area | Number of assisted pupils at schools in area | Average expenditure (£) per assisted place pupil | Assisted places expenditure as percentage of LEA secondary budget | |
| LEA Local Education Authority | ||||
| Barking | — | — | — | — |
| Barnet | 111,024 | 50 | 2,220 | 0·50 |
| Bexley | — | — | — | — |
| Brent | — | — | — | — |
| Bromley | 209,914 | 155 | 1,354 | 0·90 |
| Croydon | 450,099 | 364 | 1,237 | 1·60 |
| Ealing | 141,156 | 103 | 1,370 | 0·60 |
| Enfield | — | — | — | — |
| Haringey | 61,815 | 32 | 1,932 | 0·30 |
| Harrow | 159,841 | 122 | 1,310 | 1·00 |
| Havering | — | — | — | — |
| Hillingdon | 27,503 | 22 | 1,250 | 0·10 |
| Hounslow | — | — | — | — |
| Kingston-upon-Thames | 131,441 | 82 | 1,603 | 1·30 |
| Merton | 171,547 | 113 | 1,518 | 1·20 |
| Newham | — | — | — | — |
| Redbridge | 170,687 | 129 | 1,323 | 0·90 |
| Richmond-upon-Thames | 311,236 | 221 | 1,408 | 3·60 |
| Sutton | 52,850 | 46 | 1,149 | 0·40 |
| Waltham Forest | 153,002 | 92 | 1,663 | 0·60 |
| Inner London | 2,841,382 | 1,770 | 1,605 | 1·10 |
The decisions and administration of government in Northern Ireland continue to be the responsibility of Her Majesty's Government alone, as article 2(b) of the Anglo-Irish Agreement makes clear. It is therefore not possible to attribute decisions specifically to the agreement. Nevertheless, the views and proposals we have received from the Irish through the Anglo-Irish Intergovernmental Conference have been an important and constructive contribution to a number of matters. The joint statements issued after each meeting of the conference, copies of which are in the Library, record the subjects which were discussed there.
Maghaberry Prison
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the cost of building and other alterations to Maghaberry prison during 1986; and what are the estimated costs for building and other alterations in 1987.
[pursuant to his reply, 16 January 1987, c. 339]: Eight hundred and sixteen thousand, four hundred and ninety seven pounds in 1986; the estimated cost for 1987 is £1,894,600.
Education And Science
Assisted Places Scheme
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will list in the Official Report for each local education authority in England for pupils of secondary age (a) the amount spent within that local education authority on assisted places, (b) the number of assisted places, (c) the average expenditure per assisted place pupil and (d) the percentage of the local education authority budget represented by expenditure on the assisted places scheme.
The latest available comparative information is as follows. The first three columns relate to the school year 1984–85. The final column takes as its base net institutional expenditure for the financial year 1984–85.
Expenditure (£) on assisted places scheme schools in the area
| Number of assisted pupils at schools in area
| Average expenditure (£) per assisted place pupil
| Assisted places expenditure as percentage of LEA secondary budget
| |
| Birmingham | 395,862 | 313 | 1,265 | 0·40 |
| Coventry | 199,475 | 140 | 1,425 | 0·60 |
| Dudley | — | — | — | — |
| Sandwell | — | — | — | — |
| Solihull | — | — | — | — |
| Walsall | — | — | — | — |
| Wolverhampton | 263,460 | 179 | 1,472 | 1·00 |
| Knowsley | — | — | — | — |
| Liverpool | 589,969 | 425 | 1,388 | 1·20 |
| St. Helens | — | — | — | — |
| Sefton | 486,869 | 356 | 1,368 | 1·80 |
| Wirral | 567,046 | 551 | 1,029 | 1·80 |
| Bolton | 286,067 | 300 | 954 | 1·10 |
| Bury | 227,527 | 264 | 862 | 1·40 |
| Manchester | 773,498 | 584 | 1,324 | 1·70 |
| Oldham | 263,194 | 241 | 1,092 | 1·30 |
| Rochdale | — | — | — | — |
| Salford | — | — | — | — |
| Stockport | 292,165 | 239 | 1,222 | 1·10 |
| Tameside | — | — | — | — |
| Trafford | 129,437 | 112 | 1,156 | 0·70 |
| Wigan | — | — | — | — |
| Barnsley | — | — | — | — |
| Doncaster | — | — | — | — |
| Rotherham | — | — | — | — |
| Sheffield | 69,397 | 67 | 1,036 | 0·10 |
| Bradford | 179,294 | 155 | 1,157 | 0·30 |
| Calderdale | — | — | — | — |
| Kirklees | 161,217 | 164 | 983 | 0·50 |
| Leeds | 410,662 | 308 | 1,333 | 0·60 |
| Wakefield | 260,430 | 194 | 1,342 | 0·90 |
| Gateshead | — | — | — | — |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 599,377 | 527 | 1,137 | 2·20 |
| North Tyneside | — | — | — | — |
| South Tyneside | — | — | — | — |
| Sunderland | — | — | — | — |
| Isles of Scilly | — | — | — | — |
| Avon | 1,258,337 | 909 | 1,384 | 1·60 |
| Bedfordshire | 495,204 | 342 | 1,448 | 0·80 |
| Berkshire | 253,737 | 169 | 1,501 | 0·40 |
| Buckinghamshire | 24,562 | 8 | 3,070 | 0·05 |
| Cambridgeshire | 412,901 | 227 | 1,491 | 0·80 |
| Cheshire | 320,449 | 245 | 1,308 | 0·40 |
| Cleveland | — | — | — | — |
| Cornwall | 162,670 | 114 | 1,427 | 0·40 |
| Cumbria | 224,313 | 98 | 2,289 | 0·50 |
| Derbyshire | 320,870 | 146 | 2,198 | 0·50 |
| Devon | 621,759 | 416 | 1,495 | 0·80 |
| Dorset | 212,550 | 124 | 1,714 | 0·50 |
| Durham | — | — | — | — |
| East Sussex | 295,373 | 200 | 1,477 | 0·70 |
| Essex | 434,924 | 144 | 3,020 | 0·30 |
| Gloucestershire | 75,077 | 33 | 2,275 | 0·20 |
| Hampshire | 1,080,446 | 785 | 1,376 | 0·90 |
| Hereford and Worcestershire | 614,567 | 377 | 1,630 | 1·00 |
| Hertfordshire | 723,505 | 539 | 1,342 | 0·80 |
| Humberside | 234,194 | 203 | 1,154 | 0·30 |
| Isle of Wight | — | — | — | — |
| Kent | 383,547 | 210 | 1,826 | 0·30 |
| Lancashire | 622,453 | 579 | 1,075 | 0·50 |
| Leicestershire | 234,586 | 172 | 1,364 | 0·30 |
| Lincolnshire | 120,899 | 101 | 1,197 | 0·20 |
| Norfolk | 255,881 | 205 | 1,248 | 0·50 |
| North Yorkshire | 153,004 | 81 | 1,889 | 0·30 |
| Northamptonshire | 273,565 | 185 | 1,479 | 0·50 |
| Northumberland | — | — | — | — |
| Nottinghamshire | 152,141 | 148 | 1,028 | 0·20 |
| Oxfordshire | 481,402 | 316 | 1,523 | 1·00 |
| Shropshire | 74,890 | 62 | 1,208 | 0·20 |
| Somerset | 571,209 | 357 | 1,600 | 1·60 |
| Staffordshire | 547,810 | 348 | 1,574 | 0·50 |
| Suffolk | 436,590 | 292 | 1,495 | 0·80 |
| Surrey | 856,911 | 502 | 1,707 | 1·30 |
| Warwickshire | 240,960 | 209 | 1,153 | 0·70 |
Expenditure (£) on assisted places scheme schools in the area
| Number of assisted pupils at schools in area
| Average (£) per assisted place pupil
| Assisted places expenditure as percentage of LEA secondary budget
| |
| West Sussex | — | — | — | — |
| Wiltshire | 86,568 | 40 | 2,164 | 0·20 |
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) whether his Department has carried out any investigation into the change in pupil achievement following the Government's increased support for the assisted places scheme;(2) what assessment his Department has carried out into the effects of its policy of increased support of assisted pupils on the education system in England.
Changes in individual pupils' achievement cannot be measured directly. However, the Government are satisfied that the broadening of educational opportunities provided by the scheme has been wholly beneficial.
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many pupils from each local education authority area who have been awarded assisted places at independent schools have dropped out of the scheme in each year since the scheme's inception.
The information requested is not collected centrally.
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the average expenditure per pupil on the assisted places scheme.
£1,603 in the school year 1985–86.
Expenditure
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will publish a table showing the cost of teachers' salaries as a proportion of total expenditure on education in each year since 1978–79 and the amount spent by local education authorities on books and equipment over the same period at 1985–86 prices.
The table contains the information. The figures refer to maintained nursery, primary and secondary schools.
| Year | Expenditure on Books and Equipment £ million real terms1 | Teachers salaries2 as per cent. of net institutional recurrent expenditure per cent. |
| 1978–79 | 288 | 69·3 |
| 1979–80 | 267 | 68·7 |
| 1980–81 | 245 | 70·2 |
| 1981–82 | 242 | 70·6 |
| 1982–83 | 251 | 70·1 |
| 1983–84 | 254 | 69·7 |
| 1984–85 | 253 | 69·9 |
| 1The cash terms for each year have been repriced to 1985–86 prices using the gross domestic product (market prices) deflator. | ||
| 2Teachers' salaries cost includes allowances, plus the employers' contributions towards national insurance and superannuation. | ||
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will publish a table showing expenditure per pupil since 1974–75 in (a) primary schools, (b) special schools and (c) secondary schools in cash terms and at constant prices.
The available information is given in the following table:
| Net institutional recurrent expenditure per pupil (£) England | ||||||
| Year | Primary schools | Secondary schools | Special education | |||
| Cash terms | Real terms1 | Cash terms | Real terms1 | Cash terms | Real terms | |
| 1974–75 | 200 | 635 | 320 | 1,020 | — | — |
| 1975–76 | 255 | 650 | 395 | 1,005 | — | — |
| 1976–77 | 290 | 655 | 440 | 985 | — | — |
| 1977–78 | 320 | 630 | 475 | 935 | — | — |
| 1978–79 | 365 | 650 | 530 | 945 | — | — |
| 1979–80 | 425 | 650 | 605 | 925 | 1,915 | 2,920 |
| 1980–81 | 545 | 695 | 765 | 980 | 2,435 | 3,125 |
| 1981–82 | 615 | 720 | 865 | 1,010 | 2,755 | 3,220 |
| 1982–83 | 680 | 740 | 940 | 1,025 | 3,055 | 3,325 |
| 1983–84 | 725 | 760 | 1,015 | 1,055 | 3,255 | 3,395 |
| 1984–85 | 760 | 760 | 1,085 | 1,085 | 3,560 | 3,560 |
| 1The cash terms for the earlier years have been repriced to 1984–85 prices using the gross domestic product (market prices) deflator. | ||||||
Higher Education
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the estimated level of public spending on higher education in 1986–87 in cash terms and at 1985–86 prices.
Public expenditure on higher education which is the responsibility of my Department is estimated as £3,273 million in cash in 1986–87. That figure is equivalent to £3,178 million at 1985–86 prices, revalued by the GDP (market prices) deflator.My right hon. Friends the Secretaries of State for Wales and Northern Ireland and my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State For Scotland are responsible for further public expenditure on higher education.
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he will reply to the questions from the hon. Member for Caerphilly concerning recruitment in public sector higher education to which holding answers were given on 15 December, Official Report, columns 389–90.
I have replied to a number of these questions today and will reply to the remaining ones as soon as possible.
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) what is the number of students in public sector higher education in England and Wales for each of the last five years for which figures are available, divided into the 19 different programmes utilised by the National Advisory Body; and if he will make a statement;(2) what the numbers of students in public sector higher education have been in the past five years for which figures are available, in each of the subject programmes, 01, 12, 13, 14, 16, and 17, as used by the National Advisory Body; and if he will make a statement;(3) what the numbers and percentage is of public sector higher education students studying
(a) in polytechnics and (b) in other colleges in each of the last five years for which figures are available in each of the subject programmes utilised by the National Advisory Body.
Public sector higher education: England
| |||||
Polytechnics
| Other Colleges
| All Colleges
| |||
Number (thousands)
| Per cent.
| Number (thousands)
| Per cent.
| Number (thousands)
| |
1981
| |||||
| Engineering (01) | 23·1 | 41·4 | 32·7 | 58·6 | 55·8 |
| Technology (02) | 1·8 | 42·5 | 2·5 | 57·5 | 4·3 |
| Construction (03) | 20·0 | 64·9 | 10·8 | 35·1 | 30·8 |
| Science (04) | 12·3 | 78·1 | 3·4 | 21·9 | 15·7 |
| Environmental and other sciences (05) | 12·9 | 73·7 | 4·6 | 26·3 | 17·5 |
| Agriculture (06) | Nil | — | 1·7 | 100·0 | 1·7 |
| Ancillary Health (07) | 6·0 | 48·8 | 6·3 | 51·2 | 12·3 |
| Maths and Computing (08) | 9·4 | 78·9 | 2·5 | 21·1 | 11·9 |
| Business, Management and Accountancy (09) | 46·9 | 53·0 | 41·6 | 47·0 | 88·5 |
| Catering and Home Economics (10) | 2·5 | 45·3 | 3·0 | 54·7 | 5·5 |
| Other Professions and Vocations(10) | 2·8 | 60·4 | 1·8 | 39·6 | 4·6 |
| Social and Administrative Studies (11) | 21·3 | 79·2 | 5·6 | 20·8 | 26·9 |
| Languages (13) | 3·6 | 78·2 | 1·0 | 21·8 | 4·6 |
| Humanities (14) | 9·1 | 44·2 | 11·5 | 55·8 | 20·6 |
| Art (15) | 2·8 | 48·0 | 3·0 | 52·0 | 5·8 |
| Design (16) | 6·2 | 58·0 | 4·5 | 42·0 | 10·7 |
| Performing Arts (17) | 1·2 | 23·0 | 4·0 | 77·0 | 5·2 |
| ITT (18) | 8·5 | 31·0 | 18·9 | 69·0 | 27·4 |
| INSET (19) | 5·8 | 31·1 | 12·7 | 68·9 | 18·5 |
1982
| |||||
| Engineering(01) | 23·7 | 40·5 | 34·9 | 59·5 | 58·6 |
| Technology(02) | 2·0 | 44·5 | 2·5 | 55·5 | 4·5 |
| Construction(03) | 19·9 | 65·8 | 10·3 | 34·2 | 30·2 |
| Science(04) | 13·4 | 78·8 | 3·6 | 21·2 | 17·0 |
| Environmental & other sciences(05) | 12·9 | 71·9 | 5·0 | 28·1 | 17·9 |
| Agriculture(06) | Nil | — | 1·8 | 100·0 | 1·8 |
| Ancillary Health(07) | 6·2 | 50·4 | 6·1 | 49·6 | 12·3 |
| Maths & Computing(08) | 10·1 | 78·7 | 2·7 | 21·3 | 12·8 |
| Business Management and Accountancy(09) | 47·0 | 52·7 | 42·2 | 47·3 | 89·2 |
| Catering and Home Economics(10) | 3·0 | 47·8 | 3·2 | 52·2 | 6·2 |
| Other Prof + Voc(11) | 2·9 | 61·2 | 1·8 | 38·8 | 4·7 |
| Social & Admin Studies(12) | 22·8 | 79·5 | 5·9 | 20·5 | 28·7 |
| Languages(13) | 4·2 | 78·3 | 1·1 | 21·7 | 5·3 |
| Humanities (14) | 10·4 | 44·0 | 13·3 | 56·0 | 23·7 |
| Art(15) | 3·0 | 44·3 | 3·7 | 55·7 | 6·7 |
| Design(16) | 6·6 | 52·9 | 5·9 | 47·1 | 12·5 |
| Performing Arts(17) | 1·4 | 24·2 | 4·3 | 75·8 | 5·7 |
| ITT(18) | 7·9 | 30·8 | 17·6 | 69·2 | 25·5 |
| INSET(19) | 6·6 | 32·2 | 14·0 | 67·8 | 20·6 |
1983
| |||||
| Engineering (01) | 23·7 | 40·2 | 35·3 | 59·8 | 59·0 |
| Technology (02) | 2·1 | 42·6 | 2·9 | 57·4 | 5·0 |
| Construction (03) | 20·4 | 66·0 | 10·5 | 34·0 | 30·9 |
| Science (04) | 14·4 | 80·1 | 3·6 | 19·9 | 18·0 |
| Environment and other sciences (05) | 13·4 | 74·4 | 4·6 | 25·6 | 18·0 |
| Agriculture (06) | Nil | — | 1·9 | 100·0 | 1·9 |
| Ancillary Health (07) | 6·9 | 51·4 | 6·5 | 48·6 | 13·4 |
| Mathematics and Computing (08) | 11·5 | 78·7 | 3·1 | 21·3 | 14·6 |
| Business Management and Accountancy (09) | 50·1 | 53·2 | 44·1 | 46·8 | 94·2 |
| Catering and Home Economics (10) | 3·3 | 51·7 | 3·1 | 48·3 | 6·4 |
| Other Professions and Vocations (11) | 2·8 | 58·2 | 2·1 | 41·8 | 4·9 |
| Social and Administrative Studies (12) | 23·9 | 78·3 | 6·7 | 21·7 | 30·6 |
| Languages (13) | 4·3 | 77·2 | 1·3 | 22·8 | 5·6 |
| Humanities (14) | 11·5 | 46·7 | 13·1 | 53·3 | 24·6 |
| Art (15) | 3·1 | 41·2 | 4·3 | 58·8 | 7·4 |
| Design (16) | 7·1 | 47·9 | 7·7 | 52·1 | 14·8 |
| Performing Arts (17) | 1·6 | 26·4 | 4·5 | 73·6 | 6·1 |
[pursuant to the reply, 15 December 1986, c. 389–90]: The information requested is shown in the table. Provisional figures for 1986, when compared with 1985, indicate increases in programme 02 (technology), 04 (science), 08 (mathematics), 09 (business, management and accountancy) and 19 (INSET); and decreases in 01 (engineering), 11 (professional and vocational), 12 (social and admin. studies) and 14 (humanities). Figures for Wales are the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales.
Polytechnics
| Other Colleges
| All Colleges
| |||
Number (thousands)
| Per cent.
| Number (thousands)
| Per cent.
| Number (thousands)
| |
| ITT (18) | 8·3 | 32·9 | 16·8 | 67·1 | 25·1 |
| INSET (19) | 7·2 | 32·8 | 14·7 | 67·2 | 21·9 |
1984
| |||||
| Engineering (01) | 24·2 | 41·4 | 34·1 | 58·6 | 58·3 |
| Technology (02) | 2·2 | 43·8 | 2·8 | 56·2 | 5·0 |
| Construction (03) | 20·0 | 66·4 | 10·2 | 33·6 | 30·2 |
| Science (04) | 14·7 | 80·0 | 3·7 | 20·0 | 18·4 |
| Environmental and other sciences (05) | 14·4 | 72·5 | 5·5 | 27·5 | 19·9 |
| Agriculture (06) | Nil | — | 2·0 | 100·0 | 2·0 |
| Ancillery Health (07) | 7·2 | 52·4 | 6·6 | 47·6 | 13·8 |
| Maths and Computing (08) | 13·1 | 76·5 | 4·0 | 23·5 | 17·1 |
| Business Management and Accountancy (09) | 50·9 | 52·6 | 46·0 | 47·4 | 96·9 |
| Catering and Home Economics (10) | 3·2 | 49·8 | 3·2 | 50·2 | 6·4 |
| Other Prof + Voc (11) | 3·1 | 57·7 | 2·3 | 42·3 | 5·4 |
| Social and Admin Studies (12) | 24·5 | 77·3 | 7·2 | 22·7 | 31·7 |
| Languages (13) | 4·9 | 77·1 | 1·5 | 22·9 | 6·4 |
| Humanites (14) | 10·0 | 48·5 | 10·6 | 51·5 | 20·6 |
| Art (15) | 3·0 | 39·0 | 4·8 | 61·0 | 7·8 |
| Design (16) | 7·2 | 46·5 | 8·3 | 53·5 | 15·5 |
| Performing Arts (17) | 1·8 | 26·2 | 5·0 | 73·8 | 6·8 |
| ITT (18) | 8·7 | 33·3 | 17·3 | 66·7 | 26·0 |
| INSET (19) | 7·1 | 32·7 | 14·7 | 67·3 | 21·8 |
1985
| |||||
| Engineering (01) | 24·5 | 42·1 | 33·6 | 57·9 | 58·1 |
| Technology (02) | 2·1 | 42·8 | 2·8 | 57·2 | 4·9 |
| Construction (03) | 20·3 | 66·9 | 10·1 | 33·1 | 30·4 |
| Science (04) | 15·5 | 80·0 | 3·8 | 20·0 | 19·3 |
| Environmental and other sciences (05) | 13·7 | 71·5 | 5·5 | 28·5 | 19·2 |
| Agriculture 106) | Nil | — | 2·2 | 100·0 | 2·2 |
| Ancillery Health (07) | 7·3 | 50·5 | 7·2 | 49·5 | 14·5 |
| Maths and Computing (08) | 14·3 | 78·3 | 3·9 | 21·7 | 18·2 |
| Business, Management and Accountancy (09) | 53·4 | 52·1 | 49·1 | 47·9 | 102·5 |
| Catering and Home Economics (10) | 3·2 | 48·8 | 3·4 | 51·2 | 6·6 |
| Other Professions and Vocations(11) | 3·1 | 59·9 | 2·0 | 40·1 | 5·1 |
| Social and Administration Studies(12) | 4·9 | 77·0 | 1·5 | 23·0 | 6·4 |
| Languages (13) | 24·8 | 77·6 | 7·2 | 22·4 | 32·0 |
| Humanities (14) | 16·8 | 62·4 | 10·1 | 37·6 | 26·9 |
| Art (15) | 3·1 | 39·8 | 4·7 | 60·2 | 7·8 |
| Design (16) | 7·4 | 45·9 | 8·8 | 54·1 | 16·2 |
| Performing Arts (17) | 1·5 | 23·5 | 5·0 | 76·5 | 6·5 |
| ITT (18) | 9·5 | 34·6 | 18·0 | 65·4 | 27·5 |
| INSET (19) | 7·7 | 25·8 | 22·2 | 74·2 | 29·9 |
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the number of students in higher education studying fine art in each of the last five years for which figures are available, divided into the university and public sector of higher education; and if he will make a statement.
[pursuant to his reply, 15 December 1986, c. 389–90]: The available information is shown in the following table. Figures for university postgraduates are not collected in this detail. Numbers of part-time university undergraduates are so small they have not been provided in order to preserve confidentiality.
Higher education, fine art enrolments
| |||||
Academic year beginning
| 1981
| 1982
| 1983
| 1984
| 1985
|
| Universities1 (Great Britain) | 870 | 857 | 830 | 789 | n/a |
| Public sector full-time (England) | 4,769 | 5,253 | 5,573 | 5,467 | 5,252 |
| Public sector part-time (England) | 115 | 152 | 199 | 335 | 327 |
1Full-time undergraduates. | |||||
n/a Not yet available.
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what are the percentages and full=time equivalent numers of public sector higher education students in (a) full-time study, (b) sandwich study, (c) part-time evening and (d) part-time day, in the last five years for which figures are available.
[pursuant to his reply, 15 December 1986, c 389–90]: The required figures are as follows:
Public sector higher education enrolments: England
| ||||||
1981
| 1982
| 1983
| 1984
| 1985
| 19861
| |
| Full-time (thousands) | 151·0 | 162·2 | 172·2 | 178·5 | 183·0 | 185·5 |
| Percentage of total | 41·0 | 42·2 | 42·8 | 43·5 | 42·8 | 41·8 |
| Full-time equivalents | 151·0 | 162·2 | 172·2 | 178·5 | 183·0 | 185·5 |
| Sandwich (thousands) | 52·8 | 55·6 | 58·5 | 59·6 | 59·2 | 60·0 |
| Percentage of total | 14·4 | 14·5 | 14·5 | 14·6 | 13·8 | 13·5 |
| Full-time equivalents | 47·5 | 50·1 | 52·6 | 53·7 | 53·3 | 54·0 |
| Part-time day (thousands) | 122·4 | 123·2 | 127·7 | 129·5 | 138·3 | 147·4 |
| Percentage of total | 33·2 | 32·1 | 31·7 | 31·6 | 32·3 | 33·2 |
| Full-time equivalents | 49·0 | 49·3 | 51·1 | 51·8 | 55·3 | 58·9 |
| Part-time evening (thousands) | 42·1 | 43·2 | 44·2 | 42·4 | 47·5 | 50·9 |
| Percentage of total | 11·4 | 11·2 | 11·0 | 10·3 | 11·1 | 11·5 |
| Full-time equivalents | 8·4 | 8·7 | 8·8 | 8·5 | 9·5 | 10·2 |
| All modes (thousands) | 368·4 | 384·2 | 402·6 | 410·0 | 427·9 | 443·8 |
| Full-time equivalents | 256·0 | 270·2 | 284·7 | 292·4 | 301·1 | 308·6 |
1Provisional. | ||||||
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what the percentage change in the number of first year students on public sector higher education courses in the three areas of art, design and performing arts has been in the last five years for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement.
[pursuant to his reply, 15 December 1986, c. 389–90]: The information requested is as follows. Provisional figures for 1986 indicate that the overall total for the three subject areas has increased from 12·4 to 13·4 thousand.
| Public sector higher education: England | |||||
| first-year students. | |||||
| 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | |
| Art (Thousands) | 2·5 | 3·1 | 3·2 | 3·2 | 3·4 |
| Percentage change on previous year | — | 23·3 | 2·9 | 0·7 | 5·4 |
| Design (Thousands) | 3·7 | 5·2 | 5·9 | 5·9 | 6·4 |
| Percentage change on previous year | — | 38·8 | 13·7 | 0·2 | 7·5 |
| Performing Arts (Thousands) | 2·2 | 2·4 | 2·5 | 2·7 | 2·6 |
| Percentage change on previous year | — | 5·1 | 5·7 | 7·2 | -1·9 |
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) what is the number and percentage of students aged 21 years and over who have been in public sector higher education in each of the last five years for which figures are available;(2) what is the number and percentage of mature students aged 25 years and over who have been in public sector higher education in each of the last five years for which figures are available.
[pursuant to his reply, 15 December 1986, c. 389–90]: Figures for each of the last five years for number and percentage of mature students in public sector higher education are shown in the table. Figures for 1986 are not yet available.
Public sector higher education: England
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1981
| 1982
| 1983
| 1984
| 1985
| |
| Students1 Aged 21 & over (Thousands) | 221·1 | 225·3 | 236·7 | 241·8 | 261·9 |
| Percentage of Total | 60·0 | 58·6 | 58·8 | 59·0 | 61·2 |
| Students1 Aged 25 & over (Thousands) | 114·0 | 117·1 | 124·4 | 125·9 | 139·6 |
| Percentage of Total | 31·0 | 30·5 | 30·9 | 30·7 | 32·6 |
| All Students (Thousands) | 368·4 | 384·2 | 402·6 | 410·0 | 427·9 |
1Part-time students have each been counted as one. | |||||
School Funds
asked the Secretary of Sate for Education and Science if he will investigate steps taken by Bradford council to prevent schools spending money raised by the efforts of their staff, parents and children; and if he will make a statement.
My right hon. Friend has asked his officials to make inquiries of Bradford local education authority. I shall write to my hon. Friend when these inquiries are concluded.
Science Budget
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) if he will give the figures for the proportion of his Department's science budget allocated to each of the constituent colleges of the University of Wales for each year since 1979; and what is the projected figure for 1987–88;(2) if he will give the figures for the proportion of his Department's science budget allocated to institutions in Wales, other than the University of Wales, for each year since 1979; what is the projected figure for 1987–88; and if he will name these institutions;(3) if he will give the figures for the amount allocated from his Department's science budget to
(a) the constituent colleges of the University of Wales, and (b) other institutions in Wales for each year since 1979; and what is the projected figure for 1987–88.
The research councils have been asked for this information. I shall reply as soon as possible.
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will give the figures for the percentage rise in the science budget of his Department for each year since 1979; and what is the projected rise for 1987–88.
The figures are as follows:
| Year | Science budget cash £ million | Percentage rise each year | Science budget at constant prices £ million 1986–87 | Percentage variation each year |
| 1979–80 | 340 | 14·9 | 565 | -1·7 |
| 1980–81 | 393 | 15·6 | 551 | -2·4 |
| 1981–82 | 451 | 14·8 | 575 | +4·4 |
| 1982–83 | 482 | 6·9 | 574 | -0·2 |
| 1983–84 | 516 | 7·1 | 588 | +2·4 |
| 1984–85 | 546 | 5·8 | 597 | +1·5 |
| 1985–86 | 587 | 7·5 | 605 | +1·3 |
| 1986–87 | 615 | 4·8 | 615 | +1·7 |
| 1987–88 | 657 | 6·8 | 634 | +3·1 |
University Of Wales
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will give the figures for the actual percentage rise in the funding for each of the constituent colleges of the University of Wales since 1979; and what is the projected percentage rise for 1987–88.
| Academic years | ||||||||
| (£'000) | ||||||||
| 1979–80 | 1980–81 | 1981–82 | 1982–83 | 1983–84 | 1984–85 | 1985–86 | 1986–871 | |
| Aberystwith University College | 10,247 | 10,971 | 10,222 | 11,444 | 11,808 | 11,547 | 10,993 | 10,226 |
| Bangor University College | 11,117 | 11,802 | 11,621 | 13,299 | 12,098 | 12,707 | 11,881 | 11,753 |
| Cardiff University College | 17,329 | 18,606 | 16,296 | 19,411 | 19,520 | 22,219 | 18,283 | 17,222 |
| St. David's Lampeter | 1,504 | 1,775 | 1,742 | 2,617 | 2,585 | 2,087 | 2,076 | 1,994 |
| Swansea University College | 13,960 | 15,037 | 14,288 | 14,991 | 14,710 | 14,488 | 14,975 | 13,934 |
| University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology | 8,492 | 9,568 | 8,176 | 9,835 | 10,001 | 9,662 | 9,063 | 8,624 |
| Welsh National School of Medicine | 6,613 | 6,757 | 6,842 | 7,375 | 7,117 | 7,023 | 7,071 | 6,819 |
| 1Based on grant paid to date. Further distributions of grant are expected. | ||||||||
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what proportion of his Department's university equipment grant was allocated to the University of Wales in each year since 1979; and what is the projected figure for 1987–88.
The furniture and equipment grant allocation by the University Grants Committee to the University of Wales in each year since 1979–80, as a proportion of the total such grant allocated by the committee to universities, is as follows.
| Academic year | per cent. |
| 1979–80 | 5·4 |
| 1980–81 | 5·7 |
| 1981–82 | 5·4 |
| 1982–83 | 5·9 |
| 1983–84 | 6·0 |
The percentage rise in Government funding in cash terms through Exchequer grants and home students' fees between the academic years 1979–80 and 1984–85, the latest year for which the information is fully available, for the constituent colleges of the University of Wales is as follows:
| Per cent. | |
| Aberystwyth University College | 44 |
| Bangor University College | 54 |
| Cardiff University College | 70 |
| St. Davids, Lampeter | 71 |
| Swansea University College | 43 |
| University of Wales College of Medicine | 49 |
| University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology | 43 |
| University of Wales Central Registry | 32 |
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will give the figures for the recurrent grant to for each of the colleges of the University of Wales for each year since 1979in real terms; and what is the projected percentage rise for 1987–88.
Recurrent grant paid to each of the colleges of the University of Wales for each year since 1979–80 in real terms (at 1985–86 prices using the GDP deflator) is shown in the following table.The University Grants Committee has not yet allocated recurrent grant for 1987–88.
| Academic year | per cent. |
| 1984–85 | 5·0 |
| 1985–86 | 5·5 |
| 11986–87 | 4·5 |
| 1Based on grant payments to date. | |
Departmental Expenditure
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will publish in the Official Report a table based on table 3.12.1 of the public expenditure White Paper Cmnd. 56-II with all figures converted to 1986–87 prices.
The information is set out in the table. The figures have been revalued using the GDP (market prices) deflator, which is assumed to rise by 3·75, 3·5 and 3·0 per cent. respectively in the years 1987–88 to 1989–90.
| Department of Education and Science Programme Analysis by broad economic category | |||||||||
| £ million at 1986–87 prices | |||||||||
| 1981–82 outturn | 1982–83 outturn | 1983–84 outturn | 1984–85 outturn | 1985–86 outturn | 1986–87 estimated outturn | 1987–88 plans | 1988–89 plans | 1989–90 plans | |
| 3.12.1 | 78 | 84 | 88 | 92 | 97 | 100 | 104 | 107 | 111 |
| Departmental running costs | 42 | 41 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 55 |
| Running costs receipts | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 |
| Other public sector pay | 9,570 | 9,506 | 9,511 | 9,492 | 9,398 | 10,293 | 10,352 | 10,439 | 10,387 |
| Transfers to the personal sector | 3,267 | 3,239 | 3,272 | 3,247 | 3,140 | 3,193 | 3,238 | 3,239 | 3,574 |
| Purchases of assets, goods and services | 2,172 | 2,328 | 2,397 | 2,374 | 2,254 | 2,346 | 2,273 | 2,344 | 2,362 |
| Transfers to the corporate sector | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payments overseas | 56 | 56 | 75 | 67 | 70 | 69 | 86 | 86 | 82 |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | 15,105 | 15,168 | 15,294 | 15,232 | 14,913 | 15,954 | 16,004 | 16,157 | 16,130 |
| Contribution to total public sector capital spending | 811 | 817 | 790 | 797 | 805 | 868 | 686 | 652 | 651 |
Energy
Sizewell B (Report)
7.
asked the Secretary of State for Energy when he expects to publish the Sizewell B inspector's report.
[pursuant to his reply, 24 November 1986, c. 7]: My right hon. Friend the Member for Croydon, Central (Mr. Moore) made it clear on 24 January 1983, at column 253, that my predecessor appreciated the strength of the case for a debate on the report of the Sizewell inquiry. In view of this I have asked the Leader of the House to arrange a debate so that I may hear the views of this House before I reach my decision. I shall publish the inspector's report on Monday 26 January, and place copies both of the full report and of a summary in the Library of the House and in the Vote Office.I should like to express my gratitude to Sir Frank Layfield, his assessors and the inquiry secretariat for this comprehensive report.
Nuclear Industry
asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will publish weekly from 1 January an input-output table of spent Magnox reactor fuel and depleted uranium/plutonium stocks arising from the throughput at the Windscale B205 reprocessing plant at British Nuclear Fuels, Sellafield.
No.
asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether there have been any delays in the dispatch of spent nuclear fuel from nuclear plants in the current year due to snow and ice on the rail network.
I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.
asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether his Department has made any assessment
The figures for 1988–89 and 1989–90 in the table have been calculated by revaluing the unrounded planning figures for those years. All figures in the table have been rounded to the nearest £1 million.
of the maximum length of time spent nuclear fuel can be safely stored and monitored at nuclear reactor sites when severe weather conditions prevent the safe transport to Sellafield.
Irradiated fuel can be safely stored and monitored at nuclear reactor sites for prolonged periods of up to several years.
Ukaea (Trading Fund)
asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will place in the Library a copy of each of the programme letters drawn up in relation to the setting up of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority trading fund in 1986.
The programme letters themselves are commercially confidential. Summaries are being prepared and will be placed in the Library as soon as possible.
Electricity Supply (Isle Of Thanet)
asked the Secretary of State for Energy what information he has as to the reasons for the failure of the supply of electricity to the Isle of Thanet from 14.15 on Friday 16 January to 02.00 on Saturday 17 January; and what steps are to be taken to ensure that a recurrence of this failure is rendered impossible in the future.
The Electricity Council has informed me that the failure of supply of electricity to the Isle of Thanet was due to the loss of both circuits of the 132 kV line from Richborough. The failure was caused by an exceptional combination of freezing fog and salt on the insulators which led to arcing and the breakage of one insulator string and damage to conductors. Electricity board linesmen worked into the night in most difficult and dangerous conditions to restore supplies.The industry is carrying out an investigation and will consider what steps should be taken to reduce the risk of a recurrence.
Sweden
asked the Secretary of State for Energy when he or his officials last visited Energy Ministers or officials in Sweden; and if he will make a statement on what was discussed.
My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State visited the Swedish Minister for Energy in 1985. A range of energy issues, including energy efficiency and the environment, were discussed.One of my officials visited Sweden in December 1986 as part of an International Energy Agency team to discuss possible participation by Sweden in a collaborative information project.
Nuclear Power Stations
asked the Secretary of State for Energy (1) if he will initiate an inquiry into the effects of the recent severe weather on the emergency services near Calder Hall nuclear power station and, in particular, into (a) the effect of heavy snow falls and icy conditions on the mobility of vehicles required for evacuation purposes, (b) measures to ensure that under such weather conditions emergency personnel do not spend sufficient time within the disaster area to receive a fatal radiation dose and (c) the effect of such weather conditions on the mobility of fire engines; and what is his assessment as to whether the current emergency arrangements for a nuclear accident are adequate;(2) what assessment his Department has made of the feasibility under the severe weather conditions recently experienced of extending the emergency plans for Sellafield and Calder Hall beyond the immediate area for which a detailed plan exists in the event of a worst case reactor accident.
British Nuclear Fuels Limited plc is required by the terms of its licence under the Nuclear Installations Act 1965 to satisfy Her Majesty's nuclear installation inspectorate of the Health and Safety Executive of the adequacy of the emergency arrangements for Sellafield, including Calder Hall. Evacuation is the responsibility of the police, who can call on emergency services as necessary. Those concerned will be considering if there are any new lessons to be learned from the recent severe weather conditions.
Employment
Small Firms
asked the Paymaster General what measures Her Majesty's Government have introduced since 1979 which directly assist the small firms sector.
Our measures have concentrated on tackling the particular disadvantages faced by people setting up a new business or expanding an existing small firm.
FinanceThe availability of finance to small firms has been improved by:1. The loan guarantee scheme started in 1981, which aims to provide finance to viable businesses which fail to get commercial financial hacking. Individual term loans up to £75,000 are made available for between two and seven years, with a Government guarantee on 70 per cent. of each loan. Small businesses in most sectors are eligible. The 1986 Budget extended the scheme for a further three years and reduced the cost to borrowers by halving the premium on loans.2. The business expansion scheme, started in 1983, provides income tax relief on new equity investment in unquoted companies. The scheme was extended in the 1986 Budget and targeted better towards genuinely risky enterprises.3. The venture capital scheme encourages the provision of finance by enabling individuals and investment companies to claim income or corporation tax relief on losses incurred on disposal of new shares issued by unquoted trading companies.4. The enterprise allowance scheme, started in 1982, encourages unemployed people to start their own businesses. It pays an allowance of £40·00 per week for up to a year. More than 200,000 people have already started up businesses with the help of the scheme. There is now greater emphasis on business advice, counselling and training for people in EAS.
Premises5. The small workshops scheme was designed to stimulate private sector investment in small industrial premises. From March 1980 to March 1983, a 100 per cent. initial building allowance was given for capital expenditure on the construction of workshops not exceeding 2,500 sq ft. The scheme was extended for a further two years for premises not exceeding 1,250 sq ft, and ended, as planned, in March 1985. Research indicates that the scheme led to a substantial increase in premises for small businesses.6. English Industrial Estates Corporation has concentrated on providing premises for small businesses (up to 2,500 sq ft). Special rental and tenancy agreements have been devised to meet the needs of small businesses and entrepreneurs. E1EC works with a number of public sector agencies—the Department of Trade and Industry, the Development Commission, universities and the Scottish and Welsh Development Agencies.
Training7. The Manpower Services Commission has provided training courses for the self-employed and small business man since 1977, but since 1984 the volume and range of provision has greatly increased to give over 50,000 training places in 1986–87. For business start-ups there are the business enterprise and new enterprise programmes; for established business projects there are the private enterprise and management extension programmes; and for graduates there are the graduate enterprise programme, and the graduate gateway programme.
Government purchasing8. The Government have improved small firms' access to information about purchasing Departments, their procedures, requirements and points of contact. A Department of Employment booklet on "Tendering for Government Contracts" has been supplemented by some individual Departments' own publications and information published on Prestel. Tendering and approval procedures have been simplified by exempting suppliers to most Government Departments from normal approval procedures for contracts under £10,000, allowing non-approved firms to tender for non-urgent contracts subject to subsequent approval, and regular reviews by Departments of tender lists to encourage new suppliers.9. The Ministry of Defence launched in 1986 a small firms initiative to increase competitive opportunities for small firms. This includes the creation of the small firms advice division in the procurement executive to supervise the initiative, provide a focal point for developing MOD policy towards small firms, and provide advice and assistance to small firms; a small firms research initiative to enable small firms able to generate innovative products and processes cost effectively to obtain a larger share of MOD research funds; appointment of small firms representatives to the boards of MOD research and development establishments; steps to ensure all local MOD purchasing officers are keenly aware of the initiative; and plans to hold a conference or regional seminars to explain the initiative to small firms.
Innovation10. The Small Firms Merit Award for Research and Technology, started in 1986, aims to encourage small firms and potential entrepreneurs to bring forward highly innovative ideas that cannot attract existing sources of funding. This competitive scheme is being run by the Department of Trade and Industry on a one year trial basis in biotechnology and instrumentation.
Taxation11. The ability of individuals to start businesses and develop them has been improved by a wide range of tax changes. Capital gains tax exemption limits have been increased to £6,300. Retirement reliefs have been extended to cover retirement at 60, retirement through ill health and disposal of shares in family holding companies of trading groups. Indexation has been improved and extended as have rollover reliefs. Reliefs have also been introduced to facilitate the incorporation of businesses, and losses on loans made for business purposes can now be offset against capital gains tax.12. Significant changes to capital transfer tax were introduced between 1979 and 1985 to increase thresholds from £25,000 to £67,000 and increase rate bands. From 1981, only transfers within the preceding ten years were taken into account in assessing cumulative total CTT liability. In 1986, the charge on lifetime gifts was abolished and the tax was renamed inheritance tax with the threshold increased to £71,000 with further increases in rate bands. These changes will further facilitate the transfer of a business from one generation to the next without the need to dilute assets to meet the consequent tax liability.13. Income tax relief is available on personal borrowings raised to make investments in partnerships, close companies, cooperatives and employee buy-outs. Relief is also available for interest on loans to partners buying plant and machinery for use in their partnership business.14. Losses incurred in any of the first four years of trading by a new business carried on by an individual can qualify for special income tax relief. This can be obtained against earnings during a three year period before the new trade started.15. Expenses incurred in the process of setting up a new business are now deductible from subsequent trading profits so long as the expenditure is undertaken in the three years prior to the start up.
Deregulation16. Two White Papers "Building Businesses… Not Barriers" (Cmnd. 9794) and its predecessor "Lifting the Burden" (Cmnd. 9571) included detailed proposals for improvements in areas such as planning, VAT collection and employment law, and have generally aimed to simplify business dealings with Government. The enterprise and deregulation unit at the Department of Employment is coordinating action, for example in reviewing licensing and local legislative procedures, and a new system monitors the compliance costs of new regulations to business.17. Planning authorities have been urged through Department of Environment circulars to approve applications for small business development, unless there are strong and specific objections. For example, Department of Environment circular 14/85 on development and employment reaffirmed the principle of presumption in favour of development, and urged planning authorities to have special regard to the needs of small firms and the self-employed.18. Simpler and more flexible building regulations came into force in England and Wales in November 1985. Small detached buildings with floor area less than 30 square metres and with no sleeping accommodation are now exempt from control.19. Measures have been introduced to ease the burden of employment protection legislation on employers, particularly small employers. A longer qualifying period is now required for unfair dismissal complaints.20. Industrial tribunals are now required to take account of the size and administrative resources of a firm in deciding on the fairness or unfairness of a dismissal.21. Changes to the maternity reinstatement provisions have included relieving firms with five or fewer employees from the obligation to reinstate an employee where it is not reasonably practical.22. Redundancy rebates have been retained for firms employing fewer than 10 employees.
A number of changes have been made to Health and Safety Executive and Department of Health and Social Security regulations and procedures to ease burdens on small employers:
23. Raising the threshold for the requirement to prepare written safety policies to firms of 20 employees and above.
24. Giving specific training to inspectors to increase awareness of small firms' interests.
25. Designating one of the Health and Safety Commission commissioners to represent small firms' interests.
26. A small firms working group sub-committee has been set up to consider new leaflets geared to small firms, ways of seeking out unregistered small firms, and the training of local authority health inspectors in the problems of small firms.
Information required from small companies has been reduced by:
Information27. Under the Companies (Accounts) Regulations 1979 particulars of turnover are no longer required to be included where annual turnover is less than £1 million.28. The Companies Act 1981 further reduces the amount of detailed financial information that small companies must file with the Registrar of Companies and simplifies the arrangements for approval of company names.29. The Government have announced their intention of relaxing the rules governing the amount of information small companies are required to disclose in their accounts within the constraints of EC law and Inland Revenue needs. They also intend to extend the Companies Act definition of a small company to the maximum allowed under EC rules.
Advice30. The small firms service has been greatly expanded and improved since 1979. The service provides advice and information to small firms. Particular developments have included more small firms centres and counselling teams, a factsheet system, and a computerised database. Since 1985, the service has concentrated on specialist counselling skills and supplementing the work of local enterprise agencies.31. Encouragement has been given to the growth of local enterprise agencies, independent private sector led organisations which provide help and advice to small firms. Full relief from corporation tax is given for business contributions (in cash or kind) to LEAs in the United Kingdom approved by the Government. A major five year scheme of financial assistance started in 1986, aims to establish a network of viable self supporting agencies. (Similar financial assistance has also been made available to LEAs in Scotland and Wales through, respectively, the Scottish Development Agency and the Welsh Development Agency.)32. The Council for Smaller Industries in Rural Areas provides rural small businesses with advice through 32 offices on local opportunities and conditions, business management, marketing and technical advice, skill training and financial services.33. Outside consultancy advice is subsidised in the business and technical advisory services run by the Department of Trade and Industry which provides subsidised consultancy to small and medium sized firms on productivity, design and quality assurance. BTAS was extended to include marketing from September 1986.34. The business improvement services package of schemes, run by the Department of Trade and Industry, aims to help small firms in areas affected by job losses in particular industries—steel, textiles, shipbuilding, deep sea and tin-mining areas. Grants are available for consultancy advice on marketing, financial management, the application of computers and licensing in of products and processes, as well as for common services for groups of small firms and for investment projects.
Support in particular sectors35. The Government sponsor the Co-operative Development Agency. Sponsorship of the CDA was extended in 1981 and 1983. The Co-operative Development Agency and Industrial Development Act 1984 extended the agency's mandate for a further six years and gave it limited additional powers.36. The small engineering firms investment scheme operated in two phases to help small engineering firms to invest in certain types of advanced capital equipment. The scheme cost about £130 million.
Labour Statistics
asked the Paymaster General if he will tabulate by Manpower Services Commission region the numbers of long-term unemployed who have left the register since the restart programme began; and what was the figure for the equivalent period in 1985.
The following table gives the number of claimants by Manpower Services Commission region who ceased to claim as unemployed and who had been unemployed for over one year, between 10 July 1986 and 11 December 1986. The comparable figures for 1985 are for the period 11 July 1985 to 12 December 1985. This information is also in the Library.The comparison of numbers of people who ceased to claim between July and December this year and the corresponding period last year is influenced by a whole variety of factors, including changes in the economic climate, as well as by programmes such as restart.
| Manpower Services Commission | ||
| Region | Number of claimants July to December 1985 | Number of claimants July to December 1986 |
| South East | 34,504 | 38,828 |
| London | 38,324 | 44,809 |
| South West | 19,241, | 21,289 |
| West Midlands | 34,376 | 38,027 |
| East Midlands | 29,434 | 33,798 |
| Yorkshire and Humberside | 30,242 | 34,296 |
| North West | 45,550 | 52,584 |
| North | 20,570 | 24,493 |
| Wales | 18,113 | 21,503 |
| Scotland | 33,244 | 34,620 |
| TOTAL | 303,598 | 344,247 |
Engineering Industry
asked the Paymaster General if he will list the number of apprentices undertaking training by the Engineering Industry Training Board from 1979 to the present date; what has been the product of the training levy each year over the same period; and what steps he proposes to take to ensure more training and more skills for industrial areas generally and the west midlands in particular.
The Engineering Industry Training Board maintains a record of those trainees registering for basic craft and technician training. The figures for the period from 1979 to the present date are given in table 1.Total employment in the engineering industry has fallen by approximately one third since the late 1970s, and the proportion of people employed as craftsmen and technicians has declined by about the same amount.Apprenticeship is not the only route of craft and technician jobs. YTS already enables a substantial amount of intial skills training to be carried out, and the expanded two-year scheme will provide increased opportunity for flexible training relevant to employers' needs.The product of the Engineering Industry Training Board's training levy for each year over the same period is given at table 2. The totals are broken down into levy from the mainstream engineering industry and the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Construction Industry.Employers have the responsibility and are best placed to identify their own skill needs and ensure an appropriate volume and quality of training at all levels, but the Government are providing substantial help through its £1½ billion training programmes for young people and adults. In the west midlands region approximately £108 million was spent on training programmes in the financial year 1985–86 and forecast expenditure for the financial year 1986–87 is estimated at approximately £119 million.
| Table 1—Registrations | |
| Year | Registrations |
| 1978–79 | 27,758 |
| 1979–80 | 26,186 |
| 1980–81 | 23,153 |
| 1981–82 | 17,547 |
| 1982–83 | 12,888 |
| 1983–84 | 11,664 |
| 1984–85 | 10,321 |
| 1985–86 | 10,558 |
Note:
This figure includes trainees outside the engineering industry who are registered to E17B for certification purposes.
Table 2—Product of Engineering Industry Training Board Levy
| |||
(£ million's)
| |||
Year
| Mainstream
| MEECI
| Total
|
| 1978–79 | 17·05 | 3·23 | 20·28 |
| 1979–80 | 17·26 | 4·58 | 21·84 |
| 1980–81 | 14·15 | 3·15 | 17·30 |
| 1981–82 | 24·38 | 3·34 | 27·72 |
| 1982–83 | 22·70 | 3·35 | 26·05 |
| 1983–84 | 13·14 | 3·87 | 17·11 |
| 1984–85 | 14·56 | 4·24 | 18·80 |
11985–86 | 11·99 | 4·31 | 16·30 |
1Figures for 1985–86 are estimates only. | |||
Hazardous Substances
asked the Paymaster General (1) if his Department will set up an inquiry into the reasons for, and effects of, the recent chemical spillage in Southampton;(2) if his Department has any plans to change the present regulations concerning hazardous substances in residential areas; and if he will make a statement.
Investigation of the incident by inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive began within hours of the incident being reported on 15th January 1987 and is continuing.Any implications of this incident for the relevant regulations will be considered.
Household Bleach
asked the Paymaster General what representations he has received on the inclusion of household bleach, under the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances regulations; and if he will make a statement.
I have not received any representations about the inclusion of household bleach under the Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances Regulations 1984. The provisions of the regulations apply to such bleaches.
Attorney-General
Gazumping
asked the Attorney-General if he has received a copy of the Law Commission's conveyancing standing committee's recommendations concerning the practice of gazumping; and if he will make a statement.
I have received a copy of the document referred to in my hon. Friend's question. I hope that buyers and sellers of houses and flats, and those advising them, will give favourable consideration to the pre-contract deposit agreement recommended by the committee.
Trade And Industry
Manufactured Imports
asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what proportion of consumer expenditure is on imported manufactured goods.
The proportion of import content of consumer expenditure varies from year to year. However estimates of finished manufactured consumer goods in the first eleven months of 1986 totalled £13·7 billion compared with £12·0 billion in the equivalent period of 1985. These figures represent 18 per cent, and 16 per cent. respectively of total imported manufactured goods.It is possible to estimate the import content of consumer expenditure only as a part of a five-yearly compilation of input-output statistics. The latest figures relate to 1979 and the figures for 1984 are due to be published next year.
Airbus Project
asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he expects to announce a decision on funding for British participation in the A330/A340 Airbus project.
The Government are at present aiming to reach a decision by the end of the first quarter of this year, and the House will be informed thereafter.
Japan (Trade Surplus)
asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on progress made during Britain's presidency of the European Community to maintain pressures on Japan to act to reduce trade surplus.
I refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to my hon. Friend the Member for Norwich, North (Mr. Thompson) yesterday.
Scotland
Community Physiotherapists
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many community physiotherapists are employed by each health board; and what was the date of the first appointment in each area.
Information collected centrally does not identify community physiotherapists separately. The total number of physiotherapists (whole-time equivalents) employed by each health board in Scotland is shown in the table below. Physiotherapists based in the community are included under the "non-hospital based" heading but some hospital based staff will also undertake community visits.
| Physiotherapists: Whole Time Equivalent at 31 March 1986 | |||
| Hospital based | Non-hospital based | Total | |
| Argyll and Clyde | 37·1 | 23·1 | 60·2 |
| Ayrshire and Arran | 70·0 | — | 70·0 |
| Borders | 16·4 | 4·1 | 20·5 |
| Dumfries and Galloway | 15·8 | 4·3 | 20·1 |
| Fife | 47·6 | 12·7 | 60·3 |
| Forth Valley | 36·2 | 7·9 | 44·1 |
| Grampian | 72·4 | 10·1 | 82·5 |
| Greater Glasgow | 266·2 | 38·3 | 304·5 |
| Highland | 37·4 | 4·1 | 41·5 |
| Lanarkshire | 67·8 | 22·3 | 90·1 |
| Lothian | 165·6 | 36·8 | 202·4 |
| Orkney | 4·0 | — | 4·0 |
| Shetland | 6·0 | — | 6·0 |
| Tayside | 70·7 | 5·5 | 76·2 |
| Western Isles | 11·6 | — | 11·6 |
| Scotland | 924·8 | 169·2 | 1,094·0 |
Roads
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total mileage of trunk motorways in Scotland in use, under construction, and planned as at 1 April 1986.
The information requested is as follows:
In use, 136; Under construction, 9; Planned, 28.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what proportion of the total United Kingdom expenditure on roads is spent in Scotland.
I have been asked to reply.Some 13 per cent. of total expenditure (capital and current) on national and local roads in the United Kingdom in 1986-87 is expected to be in Scotland.
Nuclear Fuel
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether his Department has made any assessment of the maximum length of time that spent nuclear fuel can be safely stored and monitored at nuclear reactor sites when severe weather conditions prevent safe transport to Sellafield.
Irradiated fuel can be safely stored and monitored at nuclear reactor sites for prolonged periods of up to several years.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether there have been any delays in the dispatch of spent nuclear fuel from nuclear plants in the current year due to snow and ice on the rail network.
I am advised by the South of Scotland electricity hoard that, because of the difficult road and rail conditions, a planned movement of irradiated fuel was postponed from Wednesday 14 January to Wednesday 21 January 1987.
Dornoch Firth Rail Crossing
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give details of the recent submission made by his Department to the European regional development fund in respect of the proposed Dornoch firth rail crossing; and if he will make a statement.
The United Kingdom regional development programme 1986–90 is the latest United Kingdom document in a series required of all EEC member states as the basis for assistance from the European regional development fund. The "Scottish Profile", one of 17 volumes, includes all major infrastructure proposals which, at the time of preparation of the document, were believed to be potential candidates for the period to 1990. The proposed Dornoch firth rail crossing was included in order that the case for European regional development fund assistance should not be prejudiced in the event of British Rail deciding at some time in the future to proceed with the project.
Mentally Handicapped People
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent discussions he has had about services for the mentally handicapped in Scotland.
On 8 January my noble Friend, the Minister of State, held informal discussions with representatives of Greater Glasgow, Forth Valley and Lothian health boards, and Strathclyde, Central and Lothian Regional Councils about services for the mentally handicapped in their areas, and in particular the prospects of increasing the rate of discharge from the larger hospitals of those mentally handicapped patients who would benefit from community care.My noble Friend made plain that the Government envisage a continuing role for mental handicap hospitals for those patients who require specialist medical and nursing care. There will be a substantial role for both the health services and local authority services, and also for the voluntary sector, in the care of mentally handicapped people. Co-operation in both the planning and delivery of services is essential.The Government recognise that, in the light of the continuing debate about this very important subject, it is desirable to encourage a wider understanding of their position as set out at the meeting on 8 January. Accordingly a statement of Government policy towards the mentally handicapped was subsequently sent to the Scottish Health Service Planning Council and to the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities. I have placed copies of this statement in the Library of the House.
Home Department
Police Vehicles
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) if he will call for a report from the chief constable of South Yorkshire as to how many car accidents there have been in South Yorkshire police area involving police vehicles in the last five years resulting in (a) death and (b) injury; as to the total number of people who have died as a result and as to how many of these accidents occurred in the course of police pursuit;(2) if he will call for a report from the chief constable of Hampshireshire as to how many car accidents there have been in Hampshire police area involving police vehicles in the last five years resulting in
(a) death and (b) injury; as to the total number of people who have died as a result and as to how many of these accidents occurred in the course of police pursuit;
(3) if he will call for a report from the chief constable of Devon and Cornwall as to how many car accidents there have been in Devon and Cornwall police area involving police vehicles in the last five years resulting in (a) death and (b) injury; as to the total number of people who have died as a result and as to how many of these accidents occurred in the course of police pursuit;
(4) if he will call for a report from the chief constable of Kent as to how many car accidents there have been in Kent police area involving police vehicles in the last five years resulting in (a) death and (b) injury; as to the total number of people who have died as a result and as to how many of these accidents occurred in the course of police pursuit;
(5) if he will call for a report from the chief constable of Merseyside as to how many car accidents there have been in Merseyside police area involving police vehicles in the last five years resulting in (a) death and (b) injury; as to the total number of people who have died as a result and as to how many of these accidents occurred in the course of police pursuit;
(6) if he will call for a report from the chief constable of Greater Manchester as to how many car accidents there have been in Greater Manchester police area involving police vehicles in the last five years resulting in (a) death and (b) injury; as to the total number of people who have died as a result and as to how many of accidents occurred in the course of police pursuit;
(7) if he will call for a report from the chief constable of West Yorkshire as to how many car accidents there have been in West Yorkshire police area involving police vehicles in the last five years resulting in (a) death and (b) injury; as to the total number of people who have died as a result and as to how many of these accidents occurred in the course of police pursuit;
(8) if he will call for a report from the chief constable of Humberside as to how many car accidents there have been in Humberside police area involving police vehicles in the last five years resulting in (a) death and (b) injury; as to the total number of people who have died as a result and as to how many of these accidents occurred in the course of police pursuit;
(9) if he will call for a report from the chief constable of Nottinghamshire as to how may car accidents there have been in Nottinghamshire police area involving police vehicles in the last five years resulting in (a) death and (b)
injury; as to the total number of people who have died as a result and as to how many of these accidents occurred in the course of police pursuit;
(10) if he will call for a report from the chief constable of Cheshire as to how many car accidents there have been in Cheshire police area involving police vehicles in the last five years resulting in (a) death and (b) injury; as to the total number of people who have died as a result and as to how many of these accidents occurred in the course of police pursuit;
(11) if he will call for a report from the chief constable of Lancashire as to how many car accidents there have been in the Lancashire police area involving police vehicles in the last five years resulting in (a) death and (b) injury;
Number of fatal accidents
| Number of people killed (including police officers)
| Number of accidents involving serious injury
| Number of accidents (fatal and serious) involving pursuits
| |
| Hampshire | 0 | 0 | 167 | n/a |
| Merseyside | 4 | 6 | 10 | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | 16 | 4 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Humberside | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | 17 | 3 |
| Nottinghamshire | 0 | 0 | 10 | n/a |
| Greater Manchester police2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | n/a |
1Includes all accidents in which injury was involved, however slight. | ||||
2Figures from 1 August 1986 to 31 December 1986. | ||||
n.a. = not available.
Alcohol Consumption
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what information he has on the annual alcohol consumption per head in each of the member countries of the European Economic Community.
Information on alcohol consumption per head is not collected on a regular basis by the statistical office of the European Communities. However the Brewers Society publishes information of this kind in its annual statistical handbook. Table K7 of the 1985 edition, a copy of which is in the Library, gives figures of alcohol consumption per head in 1984 in each of the European Community countries (excluding Luxembourg). The figures for individual countries are inevitably subject to the margins of error which are inherent whenever different sources of data of different qualities and using different definitions are brought together.
Computer Network (Data Transfer)
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) in relation to the planned computer network proposed by Electronic Data Systems, what kind of data he proposes to obtain from or transfer to the Department of Health and Social Security; what is the anticipated number of such transfers; and for what purpose those transfers will take place;(2) in relation to the planned computer network proposed by Electronic Data Systems, what kind of data he proposes to obtain from or transfer to the Inland Revenue; what is the anticipated number of such transfers; and for what purpose those transfers will take place;
as to the total number of people who have died as a result and as to how many of these accidents occurred in the course of police pursuit.
Information on accidents involving police vehicles giving rise to death or injury has not previously been available centrally, but statistics are being collected centrally with effect from 1 January 1987. The chief constables for nine police forces have been able to supply the information given in the table below for accidents involving police vehicles in 1986. Information for previous years could be obtained only at disproportionate cost. The chief constables of Kent, and of Devon and Cornwall, have not been able to provide the information requested.(3) in relation to the planned computer network proposed by Electronic Data Systems, what kind of data he proposes to obtain from or transfer to Her Majesty's Customs and Excise; what is the anticipated number of such transfers; and for what purpose those transfers will take place.
A Government data network is being considered as a means of minimising the data communications, development and running costs of Government Departments (initially up to four). Electronic Data Systems is one of several companies which responded to a request for information issued by the Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency on behalf of Her Majesty's Government. No proposals have yet been received, and a consortium which includes Electronic Data Systems is only one of a number of consortia invited to submit proposals. There are at present no plans to use such a network, if it were established, for exchange of information between the Home Office and the Inland Revenue.
Strip Searches
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will take steps to collect centrally and publish comprehensive information on the frequency of strip-searching of women held in custody, the purpose of each search, comparable statistics for strip-searching of men held in custody, the number and nature of unauthorised substances or items revealed by each strip search and comparable statistics of unauthorised substances or items revealed by routine security measures.
We have no plans to do so.
R V Joe Benjamin
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he proposes to introduce legislation following the decision of the Court of Appeal on 19 December 1986, the case of R. v. Joe Benjamin, that a person may be imprisoned for refusing to be bound over to keep the peace following an acquittal and where the charge of breach of the peace has not been tried.
No.
Electoral Areas
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the timetable for the further interim review of parliamentary constituency boundaries at present being undertaken by the Boundary Commission.
A further interim review of 55 parliamentary constituencies was announced by the Parliamentary Boundary Commission for England in December 1986. I understand that the commission's draft proposals will be published today and that, subject to the possible need to hold local inquiries and publish revised recommendations, the commission hopes to report later in the year. Once we receive its report we shall comply with our statutory duty to lay the commission's report before Parliament as soon as may be after its receipt, together with the Order in Council giving effect to its recommendations with or without modifications.
Mr Derek Gordon
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) if compensation was paid to Mr. Derek Gordon, following his complaint regarding his subsequently withdrawn confession to murder made to the west midlands police;(2) what information he has as to action taken against the police officers responsible for obtaining a confession from Mr. Derek Gordon, while in the custody of the west midlands police at Bridge street police station, Birmingham.
I understand that an offer of compensation has been made to Mr. Gordon and is under consideration by his legal representatives.The Director of Public Prosecutions examined the report of the investigation into the complaints made by Mr. Gordon and formed the view that the evidence did not justify criminal proceedings against any police officer. In addition, the Police Complaints Authority has accepted the view of the assistant chief constable of the west midlands police that no disciplinary charges should be preferred against any officer with regard to these complaints.
National Security
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how frequently national security has been invoked in immigration cases as a reason for removing or deporting individuals in each year since 1973.
I shall reply as soon as possible.
Prisoners
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how much was spent on assisted visits to prisoners in 1983–84, 1984–85 and 1985–86, respectively; and what is the provisional figure for 1986–87.
The expenditure in respect of visitors beginning their journeys from England and Wales was as follows:
| £ | |
| 1983–84 | 637,795 |
| 1984–85 | 702,808 |
| 1985–86 | 1818,283 |
| 1986–87 | 2864,400 |
| 1Includes expenditure incurred by the Department of Health and Social Security in 1984–85 but not reimbursed by the Home Office until 1985–86. | |
| 2Provisional outturn. | |
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many prisoners at Wandsworth, Wormwood Scrubs, Brixton, Pentonville, Holloway, Winson Green, Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool prisons, respectively, spent an average of 20 hours or more per day in their cells in any recent convenient week;(2) how, many prisoners at Wandsworth, Wormwood Scrubs, Brixton, Pentonville, Holloway, Winson Green, Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool prisons, respectively, spent on average 23 hours a day in their cells in any recent convenient week.
Time spent out of cells by individual prisoners (and therefore time spent in cells) is extremely difficult to measure. Prisoners leave their cells for regular regime occupational activities and the "take-up" of these activities is monitored regularly, but time spent out of cells for short-term activities is much more difficult to check. The information requested and set out in the table below has been collated locally on an ad hoc basis.
| Number of prisoners who spent on average | |||
| Establishment | Week commencing | 20 hours a day in their cells | 23 hours a day in their cells |
| Wandsworth | 11 January 1987 | 11,100 | — |
| Wormwood Scrubs | 18 January 1987 | 55 | — |
| Brixton | 18 January 1987 | 2274 | — |
| Pentonville | 4 January 1987 | 100 | — |
| Holloway | 11 January 1987 | 9 | — |
| Birmingham | 14 December 1986 | 330 | 320 |
| Leeds | 4 January 1987 | 600 | — |
| Manchester | 4 January 1987 | 925 | — |
| Liverpool | 11 January 1987 | 4647 | — |
| 1Including 20 in hospital cellular accommodation. | |||
| 2Including 14 in hospital cellular accommodation. | |||
| 3Category A prisoners in hospital cellular accommodation. | |||
| 4Including 36 in hospital cellular accommodation. | |||
"The Secret Society"
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what advice his Department gave the Director General of the British Broadcasting Corporation concerning the broadcast of a programme in the British Broadcasting Corporation's series "The Secret Society", dealing with a Ministry of Defence project.
My Department has had no contact with the BBC about this programme.
Smoking (Prosecutions)
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the number of prosecutions in England and Wales in each of the last three years brought in respect of (a) selling cigarettes to minors and (b) smoking in no-smoking parts of railways.
I would refer the hon. Member to an answer that I gave the hon. Member for Colne Valley on 8 December at col. 82. Information about the number of prosecutions under British Railways Board byelaws for smoking in areas where smoking is expressly prohibited by the board is not separately available.
Foreign And Commonwealth Affairs
Mr Roger Cooper
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement concerning the British journalist Roger Cooper, who has been in Evin prison, Iran, without charge for the past year.
Mr. Roger Cooper was arrested on 7 December 1985. British consular officials in Tehran have not been allowed consular access, apart from one brief occasion on 2 August 1986 when the consul was permitted to see Mr. Cooper through a glass screen.Both we and the Swedish ambassador in Tehran have continued to press the Iranians to grant consular access as they are obliged to do as a signatory of the Vienna convention on consular relations.We have not yet been informed of the details of any formal charges against Mr. Cooper.
Mr Raoul Wallenberg
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations he has received about the case of Mr. Raoul Wallenberg; and if he will make a statement.
None. We have, however, raised the case with the Soviet Government on a number of occasions in recent years. They have either refused to comment or referred to their 1957 note stating that Wallenberg died of a heart attack in 1947.
South Africa
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will seek to participate in or endorse any official initiative taken by the Federal Government of West Germany in seeking to secure intervention in or making representations about the safety of mines in South Africa.
We would be prepared to consider any specific request on this subject from the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Diplomatic Immunity
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the circumstances in which the husband of a United States diplomat was sent home following the refusal by the United States Government to waive diplomatic immunity in respect of legal proceedings for alleged offences involving the indecent assault of a child; if he will identify the diplomat and her husband; when the alleged offences occurred; and what information he has as to whether any action is to be taken by the United States authorities against the individual concerned.
The alleged offender was James Ingley, husband of Jane Ingley who had diplomatic immunity. According to police reports we received on 20 December 1985, he exposed himself to a girl of six and committed other acts in her presence on one occasion in October 1985. There was no rape or violence. In the absence of immunity we understand Ingley would have been charged with committing an act of gross indecency under section 1 of the Indecency with Children Act 1960.We expressed our concern to the American embassy on 23 December and asked it to waive Ingley's immunity. It refused the request on 24 December but sent Mr. and Mrs. Ingley back to the United States on the same day. The embassy deplored the incident. It subsequently told us that Mr. Ingley had undergone medical treatment.
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs in respect of which relatives of foreign diplomats based in London diplomatic immunity is claimed; and if he will make a statement.
The Vienna convention provides that members of the family of a diplomat or of a member of the administrative and technical staff forming part of his household enjoy immunity from the criminal jurisdiction of the receiving state. We regard this as including the spouse, children under 18, and a few other relations, in exceptional circumstances. It is for the courts to decide on doubtful cases.
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is Her Majesty's Government's policy toward relations with Governments who refuse to waive diplomatic immunity in respect of legal proceedings for alleged incidents involving violence, sexual assault, murder or other serious offences, committed by diplomats; and if he will make a statement.
We ask for waiver of diplomatic immunity in serious cases as defined in the White Paper on "Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges". An overseas Government may not wish to grant it as they are entitled to do under the Vienna convention on diplomatic relations. In such cases we require the prompt removal of the alleged offender.
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list each occasion during the last five years on which a foreign Government have refused to waive diplomatic immunity in respect of legal proceedings against one of their officials for alleged serious offences carrying a minimum prison sentence of three years; if he will specify, in each case, the rank of the official involved and the Government he represented, the alleged offence or offences involved, the date or dates on which they were alleged to have taken place and the date on which the diplomats concerned were withdrawn from the United Kingdom.
I regret this information is not readily available in the form requested. I will write to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.
Prime Minister
Bury
Q26.
asked the Prime Minister if she will pay an official visit to Bury.
I have at present no plans to do so.
European Council
Q117.
asked the Prime Minister if she is satisfied with the preparations which have been made for the next meeting of the European Council; and if she will make a statement.
The next European Council is due to be held on 29–30 June in Brussels. It will be for the Belgian presidency to make the necessary arrangements.
Peterhead
Q169.
asked the Prime Minister if she will make an official visit to Peterhead.
I have at present no plans to do so.
Television Licences
asked the Prime Minister which Ministers have television set facilities in their offices and other official locations; and who is responsible for the payment of the licence fee in these cases.
I refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Manchester, Gorton (Mr. Kaufman) on Wednesday 21 January.Information about Ministers' television set facilities is not held centrally.
Telephone Tapping
asked the Prime Minister how much was paid by Government Departments to British Telecom in 1985–86 for tapping of telephones.
It has been the practice of successive Governments not to comment on the detail of the operation of the interception arrangements.
Engagements
asked the Prime Minister if she will list her official engagements for Thursday 22 January.
asked the Prime Minister if she will list her official engagements for Thursday 22 January.
asked the Prime Minister if she will list her official engagements for Thursday 22 January.
asked the Prime Minister if she will list her official engagements for Thursday 22 January.
asked the Prime Minister if she will list her official engagements for Thursday 22 January.
asked the Prime Minister if she will list her official engagements for Thursday 22 January.
asked the Prime Minister if she will list her official engagements for Thursday 22 January.
This morning I presided at a meeting of the Cabinet and had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others. In addition to my duties in this House I shall be having further meetings later today.
Wales
Housing
asked the Secretary of State for Wales (1) if he will estimate the number of new units of housing accommodation necessary to meet anticipated demand in Wales over the next three years; and what resources will be available to meet that demand;(2) what is the current shortfall in the provision of housing in Wales; and what are the figures for each year since 1976–77.
There continues to be a crude surplus of stock of dwellings over households in Wales but after making allowances for regional imbalance, concealed households, demolitions, rehabilitation and other factors our current estimate is that about 13,000 new units a year might be needed. The figure is based upon new research carried out for the Welsh Office by the University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology. The estimate is based on a large number of assumptions and is accordingly subject to considerable uncertainty.Gross housing capital provision in 1987–88 has been increased by 19 per cent. for the local authorities. Provision for the Housing Corporation has been increased by 22 per cent. for next year and includes resources to support private finance initiatives by housing associations as well as provision to maintain the corporation's normal programme of homes for rent. The private sector will make its own judgment on the balance between supply and demand for dwellings for owner occupation.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many houses in each local authority area in Wales (a) in the public sector and (b) which are owned by housing authorities need repairs costing £5,000 or more; and what have been the equivalent figures for each year since 1979.
No reliable estimate of the numbers of public sector houses requiring repairs at a cost in excess of £5,000 is currently available. The 1986 Welsh House Condition Survey will provide estimates of repair costs for houses in the public sector which will include details down to district council level.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many people are currently on the waiting lists of Welsh local authorities; and how many have been waiting (a) six months or less, (b) between six months and one year, (c) between one and two years, (d) more than two years; and what proportion each of the categories (a),(b) and (c) represent of the total.
The information is not collected centrally.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many private and public housing starts have been made in each local authority area in Wales in each year since 1979.
Information for the period 1979–85 is published in "Welsh Housing Statistics" (Nos 1–6), copies of which are available in the Library of the House.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the total amount needed to finance repairs of defective housing in Wales at current prices.
It is impossible to estimate with any accuracy the cost of bringing the defective housing in Wales up to a satisfactory standard of repair. The Welsh House Condition Survey which the Department is currently undertaking is by far the largest survey ever carried out in Wales. The survey will provide the first detailed analysis of the state of repair of the stock at the district level and will give us valuable information to help determine future allocations to local authorities for housing expenditure.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what percentage and actual numbers of houses in each local authority area in Wales were built (a) before 1890, (b) between 1890 to 1919, (c) between 1919 to 1945, (d) between 1945 to 1955 and (e) after 1955.
The stock of dwellings by date of construction for each local authority in Wales was not available.The following table shows estimates of the total housing stock for Wales at 31 December 1985, by the available age bands.
| Date of construction | Number of dwellings (thousands) | Percentage of all dwellings |
| Pre-1891 | 245 | 21·8 |
| 1891–1918 | 195 | 17·4 |
| 1919–1944 | 153 | 13·7 |
| 1945–1970 | 345 | 30·8 |
| Post 1970 | 182 | 16·3 |
| TOTAL | 1,120 | 100·0 |
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what has been the percentage change in the level of housing subsidy to local authorities in Wales between 1979 and 1986 in real and cash terms.
The level of housing subsidies paid to local authorities in Wales has reduced by 79 per cent. between 1979–80 and 1986–87 (estimated). This represents a reduction of 87 per cent. in real terms.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will give the average housing capital expenditure per 1,000 population based on a current definition of population at capital outturn for each financial year since 1979.
Gross housing capital expenditure in Wales per 1,000 population for the period 1979–80 to 1985–86 was as follows:
| £000 per 1,000 population | |
| 1979–80 | 54 |
| 1980–81 | 52 |
| 1981–82 | 47 |
| 1982–83 | 68 |
| 1983–84 | 96 |
| 1984–85 | 77 |
| 1985–86 | 66 |
asked the Secretary of State for Wales which local authorities in Wales have adopted the Audit Commission's suggestion in "Improving Council House Maintenance", that they draw up detailed five-year plans for the maintenance of their housing stocks.
This information is not collected centrally. However, we welcome the thrust of this report which complements the efforts the Welsh Office is making to improve the delivery of housing services to council tenants in Wales.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will publish in the Official Report a table showing the latest figures for the total housing stock in Wales, the total number and percentage of dwellings that are unfit and the number and percentage of dwellings which lack basic amenities in each housing authority area; and if he will publish the figures for each year since since 1979.
The stock of dwellings since 1979 is shown in the following table. The figures for 1981 and subsequent years are based on the results of the 1981 population census.
| Year | All tenures (thousands) |
| December 1979 | 1,062 |
| December 1980 | 1,068 |
| December 1981 | 1,089 |
| December 1982 | 1,096 |
| December 1983 | 1,103 |
| December 1984 | 1,112 |
| December 1985 | 1,120 |
| Unfit dwellings | Dwellings lacking amenities | |||
| Number | per cent. | Number | per cent. | |
| Clwyd | 6,300 | 4·1 | 5,000 | 3·3 |
| Dyfed | 13,400 | 11·1 | 10,200 | 8·5 |
| Gwent | 17,000 | 10·6 | 12,800 | 8·0 |
| Gwynedd | 4,700 | 5·4 | 6,800 | 7·8 |
| Mid Glamorgan | 20,500 | 10·5 | 24,900 | 12·8 |
| Powys | 4,200 | 10·4 | 2,700 | 6·7 |
| South Glamorgan | 11,800 | 8·6 | 7,700 | 5·7 |
| West Glamorgan | 13,000 | 9·6 | 13,400 | 9·9 |
| WALES | 90,900 | 8·8 | 183,600 | 8·1 |
| 1Wales total differs due to rounding. | ||||
asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will publish a table showing how many houses specifically designed for disabled people have been built in each housing authority area in Wales in each quarter since 1979.
The information requested is not readily available and a reply will be sent as soon as possible.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many permanent staff in the Welsh Office have experience of housing management.
None. However, the Department has access to very substantial experience in housing management through the consultants engaged for the priority estates programme.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will set out at constant prices the change in subsidies and capital investment in housing in Wales between 1976–77 and 1986–87, showing the subsidy as a percentage of investment.
Housing subsidies paid to local authorities in Wales have reduced by 88 per cent. in real terms between 1976–77 and 1986–87 (estimated). Gross housing capital expenditure has reduced by 38 per cent. in real terms over the same period. Housing subsidies represented 30 per cent. of gross housing capital expenditure in 1976–77 and 6 per cent. in 1986–87.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will publish a table showing the figures for (a) the total number of people, (b) the total number of people over the age of 65 years and (c) the total number of children under 15 years of age and living in dwellings which are unfit; and if he will publish the figures for those in categories (a), (b) and (c), living in dwellings lacking one or more basic amenities in each housing authority area for each year since 1979.
It is not possible to estimate reliably from existing sources the numbers of people living in dwellings which are unfit or lacking amenities.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the gross domestic fixed capital formation in dwellings per head of population for Wales.
Gross domestic fixed capital formation on local authority dwellings in Wales per head of population is estimated to total £12·17 in 1986–87.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will set out a table showing, for each local authority in Wales (a) its actual housing investment expenditure and (b) the total housing investment programme allocation available to it for the last full financial year.
The information requested is shown in the following table:
| Housing capital outturn and HIP allocation 1985–86 | ||
| Local authority | Outurn £'000 | Allocation £'000 |
| Aberconwy | 1,644 | 1,308 |
| Alyn and Deeside | 3,041 | 2,102 |
| Arfon | 2,837 | 2,107 |
| Blaenau Gwent | 5,937 | 5,114 |
| Brecknock | 1,866 | 1,663 |
| Cardiff | 18,528 | 12,055 |
| Carmarthen | 3,814 | 2,898 |
| Ceredigion | 2,995 | 2,124 |
| Colwyn | 2,008 | 2,046 |
| Cynon Valley | 2,361 | 2,472 |
| Delyn | 1,353 | 1,225 |
| Dinefwr | 1,298 | 924 |
| Dwyfor | 609 | 605 |
| Glyndwr | 1,536 | 1,377 |
| Islwyn | 5,346 | 4,699 |
| Llanelli | 3,252 | 2,310 |
| Lliw Valley | 2,663 | 2,596 |
| Meirionnydd | 1,511 | 886 |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 2,393 | 2,119 |
| Monmouth | 5,140 | 3,336 |
| Montgomeryshire | 1,171 | 1,344 |
| Neath | 3,345 | 2,151 |
| Newport | 11,098 | 6,084 |
| Ogwr | 5,419 | 4,181 |
| Port Talbot (Afan) | 1,545 | 1,347 |
Local authority
| Outturn £'000
| Allocation £'000
|
| Preseli | 3,011 | 1,870 |
| Radnor | 901 | 791 |
| Rhondda | 7,243 | 5,972 |
| Rhuddlan | 905 | 831 |
| Rhymney Valley | 4,876 | 4,750 |
| South Pembrokeshire | 2,538 | 1,694 |
| Swansea | 9,748 | 7,460 |
| Taff-Ely | 3,431 | 4,253 |
| Torfaen | 5,154 | 3,740 |
| Vale of Glamorgan | 2,369 | 2,664 |
| Wrexham Maelor | 4,432 | 3,589 |
| Ynys Môn | 2,424 | 2,457 |
asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many houses were built (a) by local authorities, (b) by independent housing authorities and (c) by private companies in each local authority area in each year since 1979.
The required information on housing completions for the period 1979 to 1985 is published in "Welsh Housing Statistics" (Nos. 1 to 6), copies of which are available in the Library of the House.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales, if he will list in the Official Report the locations and numbers of untenanted local authority houses; and how long they have been vacant.
The information is given in the following table:
| Vacant Dwellings: 1 April 1986 | ||
| Total vacant dwellings | Of which vacant for more than 6 months | |
| Aberconwy | 23 | 10 |
| Alyn and Deeside | 50 | 10 |
| Arfon | 38 | 0 |
| Blaneau Gwent | 93 | 10 |
| Brecknock | 4 | 0 |
| Cardiff | 234 | 42 |
| Carmarthen | 21 | 17 |
| Ceredigion | 38 | 0 |
| Colwyn | 29 | 1 |
| Cynon Valley | 87 | 18 |
| Delyn | 85 | 14 |
| Dinefwr | 0 | 0 |
| Dwyfor | 3 | 0 |
| Glyndwr | 81 | 0 |
| Islwyn | 94 | 0 |
| Llanelli | 94 | 0 |
| Lliw Valley | 51 | 0 |
| Meirionnydd | 20 | 8 |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 109 | 9 |
| Monmouth | 76 | 2 |
| Montgomeryshire | 48 | 5 |
| Neath | 60 | 0 |
| Newport | 197 | 20 |
| Ogwr | 75 | 0 |
| Port Talbot (Afan) | 99 | 26 |
| Preseli | 62 | 10 |
| Radnor | 10 | 0 |
| Rhondda | 79 | 0 |
| Rhuddlan | 18 | 0 |
| Rhymney Valley | 43 | 6 |
| South Pembrokeshire | 28 | 1 |
| Swansea | 240 | 10 |
| Taff-Ely | 62 | 0 |
| Torfaen | 115 | 13 |
| Vale of Glamorgan | 65 | 15 |
| Wrexham Maelor | 314 | 77 |
Total vacant dwellings
| Of which vacant for more than 6 months
| |
| Ynys Mon | 59 | 5 |
| Wales | 2,804 | 329 |
asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list in the Official Report the number of houses completed in Wales each year since 1961 including the totals for the first three-quarters of 1986.
The number of completed dwellings in Wales since 1961 is given in the following table:
| Number of dwellings completed in Wales: 1961–1985 | |
| Number | |
| 1961 | 12,669 |
| 1962 | 15,110 |
| 1963 | 14,080 |
| 1964 | 18,969 |
| 1965 | 19,524 |
| 1966 | 19,360 |
| 1967 | 20,158 |
| 1968 | 19,182 |
| 1969 | 17,304 |
| 1970 | 15,473 |
| 1971 | 15,101 |
| 1972 | 14,770 |
| 1973 | 14,334 |
| 1974 | 11,811 |
| 1975 | 17,236 |
| 1976 | 15,234 |
| 1977 | 14,414 |
| 1978 | 12,638 |
| 1979 | 11,265 |
| 1980 | 10,487 |
| 1981 | 9,106 |
| 1982 | 7,926 |
| 1983 | 7,812 |
| 1984 | 9,187 |
| 1985 | 8,213 |
| Number of dwellings completed in Wales in the first three- quarters of 1986 | |
| Number | |
| January–March 1986 | 1,898 |
| April–June 1986 | 2,264 |
| July–September 1986 | 2,090 |
asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will set out the notional housing revenue account for Wales for the current financial year and the estimates made in respect of the next financial year; and if he will list the assumptions contained therein.
| Central Government Subsidy Entitlement | ||||||||
| £000 | ||||||||
| 1979–80 | 1980–81 | 1981–82 | 1982–83 | |||||
| Outturn prices | 1986–87 prices | Outturn prices | 1986–87 prices | Outturn prices | 1986–87 prices | Outturn prices | 1986–87 prices | |
| Aberconwy | 357 | 595 | 494 | 694 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alyn and Deeside | 701 | 1,168 | 738 | 1,037 | 139 | 178 | 0 | 0 |
| Arfon | 773 | 1,288 | 909 | 1,277 | 205 | 262 | 0 | 0 |
| Blaenau Gwent | 3,432 | 5,718 | 4,053 | 5,692 | 2,881 | 3,684 | 1,662 | 1,981 |
| Brecknock | 1,351 | 2,251 | 1,387 | 1,948 | 786 | 1,005 | 159 | 190 |
| Cardiff | 4,202 | 7,001 | 5,498 | 7,722 | 2,226 | 2,847 | 0 | 0 |
| Carmarthen | 1,005 | 1,674 | 1,164 | 1,635 | 804 | 1,028 | 515 | 614 |
| Ceredigion | 1,114 | 1,856 | 1,181 | 1,659 | 850 | 1,087 | 387 | 461 |
| Colwyn | 583 | 971 | 752 | 1,056 | 343 | 439 | 0 | 0 |
Based on the latest returns made by local authorities to the Welsh Office, the estimated housing revenue account for Wales for the current year is set out in the following table. Similar information is not available at this stage for 1987–88; the relevant local authority returns will not be available until the early autumn.
| Housing Revenue Account: 1986–87 Estimate | |
| £ million | |
| Expenditure | |
| Supervision and management | 42 |
| Repairs and maintenance | 88 |
| Interest payments | 131 |
| Debt repayments | 26 |
| Capital met from revenue | 4 |
| Other expenditure | 1 |
| Change in balances | -7 |
| Total expenditure | 285 |
| Income | |
| Gross rent | 228 |
| Interest on mortgages | 14 |
| Interest on capital receipts | 16 |
| Rate fund contribution: | |
| Rate rebate administration | 2 |
| Other rents and income | 13 |
| Total income | 273 |
| Balancing and Funding items | |
| Deficit | 12 |
| Financed by | |
| Exchequer subsidy | 10 |
| Voluntary rate fund contributions | 3 |
| Transfers to the general rate fund | -1 |
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what has been the amounts of exchequer housing subsidies and non-statutory rate fund contributions in each year since 1979–80 both in outturn terms and at 1986–87 prices for each local authority in Wales and in total for Wales.
Based on returns made by local authorities to the Welsh Office, the information as estimated in the following tables.The figures in the table showing rate fund contributions exclude statutory contributions made in respect of rent rebates.The amounts shown at 1986–87 prices have been derived by the application of the GDP market price deflators.
1979–80
| 1980–81
| 1981–82
| 1982–83
| |||||
Outturn prices
| 1986–87 prices
| Outturn prices
| 1986–87 prices
| Outturn prices
| 1986–87 prices
| Outturn prices
| 1986–87 prices
| |
| Cynon Valley | 1,440 | 2,399 | 1,625 | 2,282 | 901 | 1,152 | 320 | 381 |
| Delyn | 1,112 | 1,853 | 1,211 | 1,701 | 430 | 550 | 0 | 0 |
| Dinefwr | 516 | 860 | 655 | 920 | 300 | 384 | 0 | 0 |
| Dwyfor | 155 | 258 | 217 | 305 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Glyndwr | 560 | 933 | 703 | 987 | 294 | 376 | 0 | 0 |
| Islwyn | 1,644 | 2,739 | 1,926 | 2,705 | 894 | 1,143 | 0 | 0 |
| Llanelli | 2,104 | 3,505 | 2,282 | 3,205 | 1,215 | 1,554 | 0 | 0 |
| Lliw Valley | 2,007 | 3,334 | 2,009 | 2,822 | 1,283 | 1,641 | 400 | 477 |
| Meirionnydd | 683 | 1,138 | 796 | 1,118 | 475 | 607 | 131 | 157 |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 2,410 | 4,015 | 2,633 | 3,698 | 1,544 | 1,974 | 654 | 780 |
| Monmouth | 1,126 | 1,876 | 1,209 | 1,698 | 473 | 605 | 0 | 0 |
| Montgomeryshire | 793 | 1,321 | 921 | 1,294 | 270 | 345 | 0 | 0 |
| Neath | 1,441 | 2,401 | 1,674 | 2,351 | 653 | 835 | 0 | 0 |
| Newport | 4,350 | 7,247 | 5,446 | 7,649 | 3,732 | 4,772 | 2,284 | 2,724 |
| Ogwr | 3,169 | 5,280 | 3,610 | 5,070 | 1,983 | 2,536 | 464 | 553 |
| Port Talbot | 858 | 1,429 | 797 | 1,119 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preseli | 1,714 | 2,856 | 1,476 | 2,073 | 615 | 786 | 0 | 0 |
| Radnor | 373 | 621 | 511 | 718 | 302 | 386 | 125 | 149 |
| Rhondda | 1,415 | 2,357 | 1,558 | 2,188 | 1,189 | 1,520 | 645 | 769 |
| Rhuddlan | 230 | 383 | 308 | 433 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rhymney Valley | 3,642 | 6,068 | 4,033 | 5,664 | 2,564 | 3,279 | 1,129 | 1,346 |
| South Pembroke | 1,146 | 1,909 | 1,141 | 1,603 | 607 | 776 | 14 | 17 |
| Swansea | 2,993 | 4,987 | 3,225 | 4,529 | 866 | 1,107 | 0 | 0 |
| Taff Ely | 1,835 | 3,057 | 2,029 | 2,850 | 937 | 1,198 | 0 | 0 |
| Torfaen | 2,458 | 4,095 | 2,967 | 4,167 | 1,539 | 1,968 | 568 | 677 |
| Vale of Glamorgan | 1,978 | 3,295 | 2,010 | 2,823 | 1,166 | 1,491 | 200 | 238 |
| Wrexham Maelor | 1,736 | 2,892 | 2,064 | 2,899 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ynys Mon | 1,274 | 2,123 | 1,607 | 2,257 | 855 | 1,093 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 58,680 | 97,765 | 66,819 | 93,846 | 33,324 | 42,615 | 9,657 | 11,514 |
£000
| ||||||||
1983–84
| 1984–85
| 1985–86
| 1986–87
| |||||
Outturn prices
| 1986–87 prices
| Outturn prices
| 1986–87 prices
| Outturn prices
| 1986–87 prices
| Outturn prices
| 1986–87 prices
| |
| Aberconwy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alyn and Deeside | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arfon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blaenau Gwent | 1,730 | 1,975 | 1,466 | 1,604 | 1,522 | 1,568 | 1,582 | 1,582 |
| Brecknock | 160 | 183 | 81 | 88 | 53 | 55 | 44 | 44 |
| Cardiff | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carmarthen | 530 | 605 | 659 | 721 | 811 | 836 | 831 | 831 |
| Ceredigion | 395 | 451 | 576 | 630 | 597 | 615 | 635 | 635 |
| Colwyn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cynon Valley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delyn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dinefwr | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dwyfor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Glyndwr | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Islwyn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 131 | 193 | 193 |
| Llanelli | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lliw Valley | 435 | 496 | 402 | 440 | 624 | 643 | 741 | 741 |
| Meirionnydd | 33 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 328 | 374 | 152 | 167 | 276 | 284 | 270 | 270 |
| Monmouth | 0 | 0 | 122 | 134 | NK | NK | NK | NK |
| Montgomeryshire | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neath | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Newport | 2,182 | 2,490 | 1,955 | 2,140 | 3,267 | 3,365 | 2,395 | 2,395 |
| Ogwr | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Port Talbot | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preseli | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Radnor | 134 | 153 | 189 | 207 | 191 | 197 | 221 | 221 |
| Rhondda | 542 | 619 | 544 | 595 | 593 | 611 | 500 | 500 |
| Rhuddlan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rhymney Valley | 519 | 592 | 454 | 497 | 878 | 905 | 546 | 546 |
| South Pembroke | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swansea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taff Ely | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Torfaen | 748 | 854 | 673 | 737 | 845 | 870 | 1,539 | 1,539 |
| Vale of Glamorgan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wrexham Maelor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ynys Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 7,735 | 8,829 | 7,275 | 7,960 | 9,825 | 10,120 | 9,496 | 9,496 |
Rate fund contributions to the HRA
| ||||||||
£000
| ||||||||
1979–80
| 1980–81
| 1981–82
| 1982–83
| |||||
Outturn prices
| 1986–87 prices
| Outturn prices
| 1986–87 prices
| Outturn prices
| 1986–87 prices
| Outturn prices
| 1986–87 prices
| |
| Aberconwy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alyn and Deeside | 19 | 32 | 80 | 112 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 33 |
| Arfon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 30 |
| Blaenau Gwent | 333 | 555 | 1,156 | 1,624 | 1,187 | 1,518 | 828 | 987 |
| Brecknock | 120 | 200 | 360 | 506 | 372 | 476 | 212 | 253 |
| Cardiff | 235 | 392 | 1,453 | 2,041 | 484 | 619 | 760 | 906 |
| Carmarthen | 213 | 355 | 226 | 317 | 148 | 187 | 147 | 176 |
| Ceredigion | 160 | 267 | 200 | 281 | 175 | 224 | 125 | 149 |
| Colwyn | 11 | 18 | 35 | 49 | 44 | 56 | 100 | 119 |
| Cynon Valley | 384 | 640 | 344 | 483 | 743 | 950 | 961 | 1,146 |
| Delyn | 301 | 501 | 257 | 361 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dinefwr | 60 | 100 | 199 | 279 | 336 | 430 | 39 | 46 |
| Dwyfor | 32 | 53 | 51 | 72 | 60 | 77 | 0 | 0 |
| Glyndwr | 127 | 212 | 155 | 218 | 168 | 215 | 0 | 0 |
| Islwyn | 11 | 18 | 88 | 124 | 300 | 384 | 291 | 348 |
| Llanelli | 0 | 0 | 87 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lliw Valley | 44 | 73 | 208 | 292 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Meirionnydd | 125 | 208 | 26 | 37 | 77 | 98 | 14 | 16 |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 999 | 1,664 | 819 | 1,150 | 377 | 482 | 539 | 643 |
| Monmouth | 264 | 440 | 169 | 237 | 202 | 258 | 57 | 68 |
| Montgomeryshire | 123 | 205 | 241 | 338 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neath | 284 | 473 | 284 | 399 | 335 | 428 | 126 | 150 |
| Newport | 0 | 0 | 149 | 209 | 203 | 260 | 0 | 0 |
| Ogwr | 54 | 90 | 429 | 603 | 532 | 680 | 431 | 514 |
| Port Talbot | 553 | 921 | 293 | 412 | 102 | 130 | 0 | 0 |
| Preseli | 422 | 703 | 401 | 563 | 147 | 188 | 2 | 2 |
| Radnor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rhondda | 499 | 831 | 486 | 683 | 908 | 1,161 | 1,207 | 1,439 |
| Rhuddlan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Rhymney Valley | 1,119 | 1,864 | 1,414 | 1,986 | 966 | 1,235 | 1,279 | 1,525 |
| South Pembroke | 97 | 162 | 107 | 150 | 169 | 216 | 254 | 303 |
| Swansea | 747 | 1,245 | 531 | 746 | 933 | 1,193 | 262 | 313 |
| Taff Ely | 1,001 | 1,668 | 1,034 | 1,452 | 839 | 1,073 | 779 | 928 |
| Torfaen | 768 | 1,280 | 507 | 712 | 520 | 665 | 1,298 | 1,548 |
| Vale of Glam | 124 | 207 | 315 | 442 | 214 | 274 | 195 | 232 |
| Wrexham Maelor | 558 | 930 | 567 | 796 | 393 | 503 | 778 | 927 |
| Ynys Mon | 415 | 691 | 555 | 779 | 217 | 278 | 368 | 439 |
| Total | 10,202 | 16,997 | 13,226 | 18,576 | 11,168 | 14,282 | 11,104 | 13,241 |
1983–84
| 1984–85
| 1985–86
| 1986–87
| |||||
Outturn prices
| 1986–87 prices
| Outturn prices
| 1986–87 prices
| Outturn prices
| 1986–87 prices
| Outturn prices
| 1986–87 prices
| |
| Aberconwy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alyn and Deeside | 12 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| Arfon | 25 | 29 | 11 | 12 | 29 | 30 | 37 | 37 |
| Blaenau Gwent | 139 | 159 | 35 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brecknock | 124 | 142 | 77 | 84 | 156 | 160 | 137 | 137 |
| Cardiff | 750 | 856 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carmarthen | 148 | 169 | 152 | 167 | 153 | 157 | 150 | 150 |
| Ceredigion | 200 | 228 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colwyn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cynon Valley | 331 | 378 | 159 | 175 | 256 | 264 | 0 | 0 |
| Delyn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 446 | 459 | 477 | 477 |
| Dinefwr | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 91 | 91 |
| Dwyfor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Glyndwr | 40 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Islwyn | 275 | 314 | 0 | 0 | 75 | 77 | 100 | 100 |
| Llanelli | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lliw Valley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Meirionnydd | 83 | 95 | 35 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 624 | 712 | 140 | 153 | 290 | 298 | 102 | 102 |
| Monmouth | 61 | 70 | 301 | 330 | nk | nk | nk | nk |
| Montgomeryshire | 60 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neath | 60 | 68 | 60 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Newport | 182 | 208 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ogwr | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Port Talbot | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preseli | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Radnor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rhondda | 1,286 | 1,468 | 1,243 | 1,360 | 1,402 | 1,444 | 907 | 907 |
1983–84
| 1984–85
| 1985–86
| 1986–87
| |||||
Outturn prices
| 1986–87 prices
| Outturn prices
| 1986–87 prices
| Outturn prices
| 1986–87 prices
| Outturn prices
| 1986–87 prices
| |
| Rhuddlan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rhymney Valley | 0 | 0 | 336 | 367 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Pembroke | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swansea | 780 | 891 | 550 | 602 | 105 | 108 | 274 | 274 |
| Taff Ely | 1,001 | 300 | 328 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Torfaen | 435 | 497 | 438 | 479 | 186 | 191 | 160 | 160 |
| Vale of Glam | 178 | 203 | 200 | 219 | 87 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| Wrexham Maelor | 914 | 1,043 | 576 | 630 | 272 | 280 | 320 | 320 |
| Ynys Mon | 324 | 370 | 101 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 215 | 215 |
| Total | 7,336 | 8,374 | 4,742 | 5,189 | 3,495 | 3,600 | 2,998 | 2,998 |
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what has been the value of Exchequer housing subsidies and rate fund contributions per local authority dwelling in Wales for each year from 1978–79 to 1986–87 in outturn terms and at 1986–87 prices.
Based on returns made by local authorities to the Welsh Office, the information is estimated to be as follows:
| Central Government Subsidy Entitlement | £ per annum per dwelling Rate Fund Contributions1 | |||
| Outturn Prices | 1986–87 Prices | Outturn Prices | 1986–87 Prices | |
| 1978–79 | 174 | 339 | 20 | 39 |
| 1979–80 | 206 | 343 | 36 | 60 |
| 1980–81 | 233 | 327 | 46 | 65 |
| 1981–82 | 118 | 151 | 39 | 50 |
| 1982–83 | 36 | 43 | 41 | 49 |
| 1983–84 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 32 |
| 1984–85 | 30 | 33 | 19 | 21 |
| 1985–86 | 40 | 41 | 14 | 14 |
| 1986–87 | 38 | 38 | 12 | 12 |
| 1Excluding statutory contributions in respect of rent rebates. | ||||
asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will give an estimate of how many more dwellings than households there are in Wales at present; and what are the figures for each year since 1979.
The difference between the number of dwellings and the number of households in Wales in each year since 1979 is shown in the following table:
| Year | Number of dwellings minus number of households ('000s) |
| 1979 | 65 |
| 1980 | 61 |
| 1981 | 77 |
| 1982 | 80 |
| 1983 | 83 |
| 1984 | 84 |
| 1985 | 85 |
Homelessness
asked the Secretary of State for Wales (1) how many people were accepted as homeless by each local authority in Wales in 1986; and what are the corresponding figures for each year since 1979;
(2) how many homeless persons were housed by each of the Welsh housing authorities in Wales in each year since 1979; and what proportion of those accepted as homeless in each area they represent.
This information is not immediately available. I will reply as soon as possible.
Education Act 1980
asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list those voluntary projects, organisations and bodies he has funded in Wales since 1979 along with the amount allocated, other than those which he has financed under section 21 of the Education Act 1980, listing those Welsh language projects, organisations and bodies separately.
I shall reply as soon as possible.
Higher Education
asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many students are in full-time higher education in Wales at present; and what are the figures for each year since 1979.
The available information on the numbers of full-time and sandwich students at the University of Wales and those on advanced further education at other further education establishments in Wales are as follows:
| Year | Number |
| 1979–80 | 27,161 |
| 1980–81 | 28,204 |
| 1981–82 | 28,851 |
| 1982–83 | 29,069 |
| 1983–84 | 29,582 |
| 1984–85 | 30,482 |
| 1985–86 | 31,855 |
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the proportion of 18 to 19-year-olds entering full-time higher education in Wales; and what are the figures for each year since 1979.
Information on the number of 18 and 19-year-old initial entrants from Wales to higher education is not readily available. However, information on the number of 18 and 19-year-olds in Wales who are full-time and sandwich students at the University of Wales or on full-time and sandwich courses at other further education establishments in Wales is shown in the following table:
Academic Year
| Full-time and sandwich students, aged 18 and 19, on higher education courses in Wales
| As percentage total of 18 and 19-year-old population in Wales
|
| 1979–80 | 7,870 | 9·2 |
| 1980–81 | 8,442 | 9·5 |
| 1981–82 | 8,461 | 9·2 |
| 1982–83 | 8,994 | 9·6 |
| 1983–84 | 9,192 | 9·4 |
| 1984–85 | 9,699 | 10·3 |
| 1985–86 | 9,878 | 10·9 |
Assisted Places Scheme
asked the Secretary of State for Wales (1) whether his Department has carried out any investigation into the change in pupil achievement following the Government's increased support for the assisted places scheme in Wales;(2) what assessment his Department has carried out into the effects of its policy of increased support of assisted pupils on the education system in Wales.
Changes in individual pupils' achievements cannot be measured directly. However, the Government are satisfied that the broadening of educational opportunities provided by the scheme has been wholly beneficial.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many pupils from each local education authority area in Wales who have been awarded assisted places at independent schools have dropped out of the scheme in each year since its inception.
The information requested is not available.
| Table 16.1 Agriculture, Fisheries and Food | |||||||||
| £ million | |||||||||
| 1981–82 outturn | 1982–83 outturn | 1983–84 outturn | 1984–85 outturn | 1985–86 outturn | 1986–87 estimated outurn | 1987–88 plans | 1988–89 plans | 1989–90 plans | |
| Intervention Board for Agricultural Produce and Other EC Expenditure | |||||||||
| Market Support | 12 | 9 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 30 | ||
| Projects Assisted by EC | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Total IBAP and other EC expenditure | 12 | 9 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 31 | ||
| Domestic Agriculture, Fisheries and Food | |||||||||
| National Market Support | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Structural Measures for Agriculture | 41 | 52 | 58 | 52 | 58 | 49 | 48 | ||
| Animal Health | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | ||
| Other Agricultural and Food Services | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | ||
| Support for the Fishing Industry | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | ||
| Total Domestic Agriculture, Fisheries and Food | 42 | 53 | 59 | 55 | 61 | 53 | 51 | ||
| TOTAL AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FOOD | 54 | 62 | 79 | 79 | 86 | 81 | 82 | 80 | 80 |
Arts (Grant)
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what has been the change in the total grant by the Welsh local authorities to the arts between 1979 and 1986 in real and in cash terms.
Information about grants by local authorities to the arts is collected and published by CIPFA in "Leisure and Recreation Statistics", (1986/87 columns 171 to 183). This publication, together with those of previous years, is held in the House of Commons Library.
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the projected change in his Department's total grant to the arts between 1986–87 and 1987–88 in real terms and in cash terms.
The central Government element of public expenditure provision for arts and libraries within the responsibility of the Secretary of State for Wales is planned to rise from £11·6 million in 1986–87 to £16·6 million in 1987–88. The comparable figures at 1985–86 prices are £11·3 million and £15·5 million respectively.
Public Expenditure
asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will publish an analysis of the expenditure shown in table 3.17 of "The Government's Expenditure Plans 1987–88 to 1989–90", Cmnd. 56 II, on a similar basis to tables 3.4, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.12, 3.13 and 3.14 of the same publication.
The information is set out in the following tables. In all the tables the totals have been derived from unrounded figures and thus the components may not always add exactly to the totals shown.
Programmes 16.2 and 16.3 industry, Trade and Employment
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1981–82 out turn
| 1982–83 out turn
| 1983–84 out turn
| 1984–85 out turn
| 1985–86 out turn
| 1986–87 estimated out turn
| 1987–88 plans
| 1988–89 plans
| 1989–90 plans
| |
Industry—Central Government
| |||||||||
| Regional and general industrial support | 5 | 11 | 16 | 53 | 107 | 122 | 77 | ||
Other Public Corporations
| |||||||||
| (WDA and DBRW) Voted in Estimates | 80 | 62 | 46 | 44 | 39 | 44 | 50 | ||
| Other | 5 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 7 | ||
Total Other Public Corporations
| 86 | 65 | 53 | 51 | 44 | 48 | 56 | ||
| TOTAL INDUSTRY | 90 | 76 | 70 | 104 | 151 | 169 | 133 | ||
Employment—Central Government
| |||||||||
| Careers service grant | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Tourism | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | ||
Total Central Government
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | ||
Local Authorities (Careers Service)
| |||||||||
| Relevant Current Expenditure | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | ||
| Non Relevant Current Expenditure | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
Total Local Authorities
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | ||
Total Employment
| 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | ||
| TOTAL INDUSTRY, TRADE AND EMPLOYMENT | 99 | 85 | 79 | 114 | 163 | 182 | 147 | 140 | 140 |
Programme 16.4 Roads and Transport
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1981–82 outturn
| 1982–83 outturn
| 1983–84 outturn
| 1984–85 outturn
| 1985–86 outturn
| 1986–87 estimated outturn
| 1987–88 plans
| 1988–89 plans
| 1989–90 plans
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Central Government
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| National roads system | |||||||||
| Current (1) | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | — | — |
| Capital (2) | 95 | 110 | 136 | 93 | 85 | 91 | 110 | — | — |
| Freight facilities and other grants | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Total Central Government | 108 | 119 | 149 | 105 | 100 | 107 | 125 | 140 | 140 |
Local Authorities
| |||||||||
| Relevant current spending Roads | 72 | 69 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 78 | 85 | — | — |
| Car parks (net of receipts) | — | — | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -2 | — | — |
| Revenue support for public transport | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 13 | — | — |
| Concessionary fares | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | — |
| Professional and technical services including Road Safety | 16 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | — | — |
| Total relevant current spending | 97 | 89 | 97 | 98 | 102 | 114 | 122 | 130 | 130 |
| Local Authority Capital | |||||||||
| Roads | 48 | 66 | 58 | 55 | 66 | 58 | 65 | — | — |
| Car parks | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Public transport | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — |
| Total Local Authority Capital | 51 | 71 | 64 | 59 | 70 | 61 | 69 | 70 | 70 |
| Total Local Authorities | 148 | 159 | 161 | 158 | 171 | 175 | 191 | 200 | 200 |
Public Corporations:
| |||||||||
| National Bus Company EFL | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| Other Public Corporations | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — |
1981–82 outturn
| 1982–83 outturn
| 1983–84 outturn
| 1984–85 outturn
| 1985–86 outturn
| 1986–87 estimated outturn
| 1987–88 plans
| 1988–89 plans
| 1989–90 plans
| |
| Total Public Corporations | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 | — | — |
Total Roads and Transport
| 263 | 287 | 317 | 272 | 279 | 285 | 319 | 330 | 340 |
Programme 16.5 Housing
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1981–82 outturn
| 1982–83 outturn
| 1983–84 outturn
| 1984–85 outturn
| 1985–86 outturn
| 1986–87 outturn estimated
| 1987–88 plans
| 1988–89 plans
| 1989–90 plans
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| Gross capital expenditure Public sector provision | |||||||||
| Renovation of local authority/New Town stock | 25 | 48 | 50 | 44 | 51 | 58 | 58 | ||
| New provision for rent: by local authorities | 44 | 42 | 47 | 35 | 26 | 29 | 24 | ||
| by housing associations (including low cost home ownership) | 33 | 46 | 49 | 43 | 43 | 49 | 59 | ||
| by New Towns | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Total public sector provision | 104 | 141 | 149 | 126 | 123 | 137 | 141 | ||
| Gross capital expenditure Support to private sector Home ownership: | |||||||||
| Local authority and New Town | 6 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Homeloan and option mortgage schemes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Renovation and clearance | 21 | 43 | 110 | 85 | 60 | 80 | 98 | ||
| Total support to private sector | 27 | 51 | 119 | 91 | 63 | 82 | 100 | ||
| Gross capital expenditure | 131 | 192 | 268 | 217 | 186 | 219 | 241 | 230 | 240 |
| Capital receipts | -69 | -98 | -92 | -98 | -81 | -86 | -98 | -110 | -110 |
| Net capital expenditure | 62 | 94 | 176 | 119 | 105 | 133 | 143 | 130 | 130 |
| Current expenditure Subsidies to revenue deficit on local authority, New Town and | |||||||||
| housing association housing for rent | 53 | 25 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 12 | ||
| Housing Associations and central government: current | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Local authority administration | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | ||
| Total current expenditure | 59 | 31 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 20 |
| Total housing | 121 | 125 | 195 | 139 | 126 | 159 | 166 | 150 | 150 |
Programme 16.6 Other Environmental Services
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1981–82 outturn
| 1982–83 outturn
| 1983–84 outturn
| 1984–85 outturn
| 1985–86 outturn
| 1986–87 estimated outturn
| 1987–88 plans
| 1988–89 plans
| 1989–90 plans
| |
| Local environmental services (excluding urban programme) | |||||||||
| Current expenditure | 153 | 166 | 168 | 175 | 180 | 191 | 196 | ||
| Capital expenditure | 52 | 47 | 56 | 48 | 59 | 67 | 49 | ||
| Local authority rate collection (current expenditure) | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Records and registration of births, deaths and marriages (current expenditure) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Urban programme | 8 | 18 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 32 | ||
| Derelict land reclamation | — | 10 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 12 | ||
| Historic buildings, ancient monuments | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | ||
| Grants to environmental bodies | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||
| Water research and other water services | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
1981–82 outturn
| 1982–83 outturn
| 1983–84 outturn
| 1984–85 outturn
| 1985–86 outturn
| 1986–87 estimated outturn
| 1987–88 plans
| 1988–89 plans
| 1989–90 plans
| |
| Public corporations Urban Development | |||||||||
| Corporations | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | ||
| New Towns | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | -11 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Total—other environmental services | 230 | 258 | 268 | 267 | 279 | 317 | 323 | 330 | 340 |
| Welsh Water Authority EFL | 24 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 10 |
Programme 16.7 Education
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| |||||||||
1981–82 outturn
| 1982–83 outturn
| 1983–84 outturn
| 1984–85 outturn
| 1985–86 outturn
| 1986–87 estimated outturn
| 1987–88 plans
| 1988–89 plans
| 1989–90 plans
| |
Central Government
| |||||||||
| Schools | |||||||||
| Primary, Secondary and other Capital | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — |
| Other Current | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Higher and Further Education | |||||||||
| Voluntary Current | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Adult Education (including awards) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Miscellaneous Education | |||||||||
| Services and Research | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Youth Services | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Other Education | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Services | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Support for Welsh Language | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Total voted expenditure | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
Local Authorities
| |||||||||
| Relevant current spending—Schools | |||||||||
| Nursery Schools | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| Primary Schools | 174 | 182 | 190 | 192 | 202 | 224 | 240 | — | — |
| Secondary Schools | 204 | 218 | 232 | 239 | 246 | 275 | 293 | — | — |
| Special schools | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 27 | — | — |
| Other (including Supporting Services) | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | — | — |
| Transport | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 27 | — | — |
| Meals and milk | 24 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | — | — |
| Further Education | |||||||||
| FE | 70 | 80 | 85 | 90 | 94 | 102 | 106 | — | — |
| Awards to Students | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | — | — |
| Miscellaneous Education | |||||||||
| Services | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Youth Services | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | — |
| Other Education Services | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | — | — |
| Administration | 27 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 37 | 38 | — | — |
| Total relevant current spending | 558 | 601 | 636 | 655 | 676 | 748 | 793 | 830 | 860 |
| Local Authority Capital | 30 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 26 | 29 | 41 | 40 | 40 |
| Total Local Authorities | 588 | 635 | 671 | 689 | 702 | 777 | 834 | 880 | 900 |
| Total Education | 594 | 641 | 679 | 697 | 711 | 787 | 846 | 890 | 910 |
Programme 16.8 Arts and Libraries
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| |||||||||
1981–82 outturn
| 1982–83 outturn
| 1983–84 outturn
| 1984–85 outturn
| 1985–86 outturn
| 1986–87 estimated outturn
| 1987–88 plans
| 1988–89 plans
| 1989–90 plans
| |
Central Government
| |||||||||
| National Library of Wales Current | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — |
| Capital | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| National Museum of Wales Current | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | — |
| Capital | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | — | — | |
| Total Central Government | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 20 |
Local Authorities
| |||||||||
| Relevant Current Spending | |||||||||
1981–82 outturn
| 1982–83 outturn
| 1983–84 outturn
| 1984–85 outturn
| 1985–86 outturn
| 1986–87 estimated outturn
| 1987–88 plans
| 1988–89
| 1989–90 plans
| |
| Libraries | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | — | — |
| Museums and Galleries | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Total Relevant Current Spending | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Local Authority Capital | |||||||||
| Libraries | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Museums and Galleries | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Total Local Authority Capital | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Total Local Authorities | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Libraries, Museums and Arts | 24 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 38 | 40 | 40 |
Programme 16.9 Health and Personal Social Services
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| |||||||||
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| 1982–83 outturn
| 1983–84 outturn
| 1984–85 outturn
| 1985–86 outturn
| 1986–87 outturn
| 1987–88 plans
| 1988–89 plans
| 1989–90 plans
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Health Services-Gross
| |||||||||
Hospital and Community Health Services
| |||||||||
| Current expenditure | |||||||||
| —Gross | 479 | 517 | 544 | 585 | 625 | 679 | 730 | — | — |
| —Charges | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| —Net | 478 | 516 | 543 | 583 | 623 | 677 | 728 | — | — |
| Capital expenditure | |||||||||
| —Gross | 41 | 47 | 50 | 53 | 55 | 49 | 55 | — | — |
| —Charges | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — |
| —Net | 47 | 45 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 46 | 52 | — | — |
Family Practioner Services
| |||||||||
| Current expenditure | |||||||||
| —Gross | 162 | 188 | 202 | 221 | 233 | 252 | 276 | — | — |
| —Charges | 13 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | — | — |
| —Net | 149 | 173 | 185 | 203 | 216 | 232 | 255 | — | — |
| Capital expenditure (net) | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Central Health and Miscellaneous Services
| |||||||||
| Current expenditure | 15 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 34 | 38 | — | — |
| Capital expenditure | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Total National Health Finance
| |||||||||
| Current expenditure | |||||||||
| —Gross | 656 | 722 | 766 | 830 | 885 | 965 | 1,044 | — | — |
| —Net | 642 | 706 | 748 | 810 | 866 | 943 | 1,021 | — | — |
| Capital expenditure | |||||||||
| —Gross | 41 | 47 | 50 | 54 | 57 | 51 | 55 | — | — |
| —Net | 41 | 45 | 49 | 52 | 55 | 48 | 52 | — | — |
Personal Social Services Central Government Services
| |||||||||
| Current expenditure | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Local Authority Services
| |||||||||
| Current expenditure | |||||||||
| —Gross | 115 | 125 | 137 | 140 | 146 | 158 | 168 | — | — |
| —Charges | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 28 | — | — |
| —Net | 94 | 103 | 113 | 117 | 122 | 132 | 140 | — | — |
| Capital expenditure | |||||||||
| —Gross | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | — | — |
| —Charges | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
| —Net | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | — | — |
Total Personal Social Services
| |||||||||
| Current expenditure | |||||||||
| —Gross | 115 | 125 | 138 | 141 | 147 | 159 | 169 | — | — |
| —Net | 94 | 103 | 114 | 118 | 122 | 133 | 141 | — | — |
| Capital expenditure | |||||||||
| —Gross | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | — | — |
| —Net | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | — | — |
1981–82 outturn
| 1982–83 outturn
| 1983–84 outturn
| 1984–85 outturn
| 1985–86 outturn
| 1986–87 outturn
| 1987–88 plans
| 1988–89 plans
| 1989–90 plans
| |
Total Health and Personal Social Services
| |||||||||
| Current expenditure | |||||||||
| —Gross | 771 | 847 | 904 | 971 | 1,031 | 1,124 | 1,213 | — | — |
| —Charges | 35 | 38 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 48 | 51 | — | — |
| —Net | 736 | 809 | 862 | 988 | 988 | 1,076 | 1,162 | — | — |
| Capital expenditure | |||||||||
| —Gross | 46 | 53 | 56 | 61 | 62 | 57 | 62 | — | — |
| —Charges | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | — | — |
| —Net | 46 | 50 | 54 | 58 | 60 | 54 | 58 | — | — |
Total Health and Personal Social Services Current and Capital Net
| 782 | 859 | 916 | 986 | 1,048 | 1,130 | 1,220 | 1,270 | 1,320 |
Transport
Remould Tyres
asked the Secretary of State for Transport what information he has on the effectiveness of the voluntary procedure for recalling defective remould tyres, in the light of the case of Messrs. Arvoland of Cambridge, now in receivership; if he has any proposals for the introduction of a mandatory system for warning the user of the potential dangers of such tyres; and if he will make a statement.
I am satisfied with the general operation of the voluntary code of practice for tyre recalls, and with its application in the case of Arvoland Ltd. until this firm went into receivership. These arrangements provide for departmental publicity when necessary. I see no need for a mandatory system of recall.
Crash Barriers
asked the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what percentage of motorways in the north-west region have central reservation crash barriers; and what is the national percentage;(2) what percentage of dual carriage motorways in the north-west region have central reservation crash barriers; and what is the national percentage.
Approximately 99 per cent. of motorways in the north-west region have central reserve safety fencing. The figure for all motorways in England is about 98 per cent. The only section of motorway in the north-west region without such fencing is a 4 km section of M6 motorway near Shap (Cumbria) where the width of the central reserve is greater than 10 m.The percentage of all-purpose dual carriageway trunk roads with central reserve safety fencing in the north-west region is similar to the national figure of 10 per cent.
asked the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to provide dual carriageway trunk roads in the north-west region with central reservation crash barriers.
Further to my announcement in the Official Report, 17 December 1986, at column 537, I am reviewing the traffic flows on the dual carriageway trunk roads in the north-west region to establish where central reserve safety fencing should be installed.
A13 (Basildon)
asked the Secretary of State for Transport what progress is being made concerning road improvements to that part of the A13 which goes through Basildon.
This part of the A13 is not a national road. Its improvement is the responsibility of Essex county council.
Rose And Crown, Fosdyke
asked the Secretary of State for Transport (1) whether he will state the date when he asked the district valuer, Boston, to value the property known as the Rose and Crown, Fosdyke, Lincolnshire, preparatory to acquiring it to enable the new bridge at Fosdyke to be built;(2) Whether he will give the date when he received a suggested price for the purchase of the property known as the Rose and Crown, Fosdyke, Lincolnshire, from either the owner or the owner's agent.
It was in September 1985 that the Department offered to acquire the whole property, that is, not merely that part judged necessary for the works and already proposed for compulsory purchase. The district valuer was unable to agree a valuation with the owner's agent when he held informal discussion with him on 26 November. He reported on the difference to the Department.In August 1986 the main compulsory purchase order associated with the scheme was confirmed. This included only a small strip of the property. Subsequently it was decided that the works were likely to cause collapse of or damage to the buildings. Accordingly, the Department published in October 1986 a supplementary draft compulsory purchase order in respect of the property. The cost to the Department of the order and associated public inquiry into objection to it is assessed at about £700. We are prepared to limit purchase to the additional land required for the works and to the right to demolish the building, provided that appropriate terms can be reached. A dispute on compensation can be referred to the Lands Tribunal.
Chinook Helicopters
asked the Secretary of State for transport what representations he has received regarding further civilian operation of Chinook helicopters, following the accident at Sumburgh, Shetland on 6 November 1986; and if he will make a statement.
I have received a number of representations following the tragic accident to the British International Helicopters' Chinook near Sumburgh on 6 November 1986. As all aspects of civil aviation safety are the statutory responsibility of the Civil Aviation Authority, I have passed the representations to the authority for consideration.
A34
asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he is aware of any insuperable engineering difficulties to building underpasses under the roundabouts on the A34 by Newbury; and what estimate has been made of their likely cost.
Early studies included consideration of a continuous underpass on the A34 by Newbury. Because of poor ground conditions, the River Kennet and the high water table, and nearby development, the cost was estimated then to be in excess of £30 million. A full central route scheme, with a tunnel, was then estimated to be about three times more expensive than a bypass and was not therefore pursued.
asked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the estimated volume of traffic using the A34 daily between the junction 13 turn-off from the M4 to the Sandleford roundabout; what is the estimated maximum number of vehicles this stretch of road is designed to carry; and what assessment has been made of the effect on traffic volumes of making the A34 by Newbury into a three-lane highway.
Traffic flows on the sections of A34 between the M4 and the Pinchington Lane roundabout in 1983 were in the range 17,000–32,000 vehicles per 12-hour average weekday. The range is forecast to rise to 22,000–52,000 by 2006, without a bypass.The capacity of the road is determined by the rate at which traffic can pass through the roundabouts. The maximum flow approaching the Robin Hood roundabout from the south has been measured at 2,500 vehicles per hour with a long queue. This compares with an operating level of at least 4,800 for one carriageway of a dual three-lane urban road without junctions.
asked the Secretary of State for Transport what studies have been carried out by his Department into replacing the roundabout on the A34 by the Robin Hood public house to enable north-south traffic to be separated from traffic flowing into and out of Newbury; if he will give costings for the work; and what consideration has been given to improving traffic flow at the other roundabout on the Newbury stretch of the road.
The possibility of separating north-south A34 traffic was considered prior to public consultation. An option passing under the Robin Hood roundabout, bypassing the central roundabout and joining a modified southern roundabout, was rejected because of traffic problems during construction, the effect on commercial interests and the substantially higher cost estimated at the time as more than £20 million.
Railways (Electrification)
asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on his latest discussions with British Rail on the proposed London-Edinburgh-Linlithgow-Falkirk-Glasgow and London-Edinburgh-Fauldhouse-Glasgow electrified lines.
As I told the hon. Member on 12 December, BR is studying the possibility of electrification between Edinburgh and Glasgow, but I have received no proposals. British Rail is well aware of the need to examine thoroughly all the potential implications.
Ec (Investment Projects)
asked the Secretary of State for Transport what major investment projects his Department has identified for possible support from European Community funds.
The Department has submitted to the European Commission details of a number of road and rail projects, as well as some port and airport projects, in the context of the Community's programme of support for transport infrastructure projects. Various transport projects in, or directly serving, assisted areas have also been submitted for support from the European regional development fund. The Government continually seek eligible transport projects with a view to putting them forward for ERDF assistance.
Foreigners (Driving Restrictions)
asked the Secretary of State for Transport what are the licence requirements of foreigners who drive on United Kingdom roads during holidays taken in the United Kingdom.
In common with international practice, visitors to this country who hold a valid foreign domestic driving licence or international driving permit may drive any vehicle covered by that document for a maximum period of 12 months.
asked the Secretary of State for Transport if there are any age restrictions on foreign nationals visiting the United Kingdom for holidays driving on United Kingdom roads; and if he will make a statement.
There is a requirement that visitors driving in this country must have reached the appropriate minimum age specified for GB licence holders for driving the vehicles the foreign licence or permit covers the person to drive, except in the case of certain heavy motor vehicles.
Helicopter Accident, Sumburgh
asked the Secretary of State for Transport what progress is being made with the investigation and inquiries into the accident involving a Boeing Vertol 234 (Chinook) helicopter at Sumburgh, Shetland on 6 November 1986; and if he will make a statement.
The investigation of aircraft accidents is the responsibility of the Department's chief inspector of accidents, who has an independent position in carrying out his investigations, which, by law, have to be held in private. It is thus not appropriate for me to make statements about the evidence being gathered and considered during an investigation.However, the chief inspector issued a special bulletin on 13 November which said that the accident resulted from a catastrophic fatigue of a gear in the forward rotor gearbox. Information passed by the accidents investigation branch to the Civil Aviation Authority has enabled it, acting with the United States Federal Aviation Administration and the aircraft's manufacturer, to take appropriate airworthiness action. Meanwhile, the investigation into the precise mechanism of the gear failure continues and a report will be published in the usual way once the investigation is complete.
Road Accidents (Statistics)
asked the Secretary of State for Transport how many motorists were (a) killed and (b) injured in driving accidents in (i) England and (ii) the county of Avon in each of the following years: 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 and 1986 respectively.
[pursuant to his reply, of 19 January 1987, c. 388]: The number of drivers and passengers of all motor vehicles killed and injured in England and the county of Avon for the years 1982 to 1985 are given in the tables. We do not yet have the 1986 figures.
| Table 1.—Drivers and passengers of all motor vehicles killed and injured in England: 1982 to 1985 | ||||
| 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | |
| Drivers/Riders: | ||||
| Killed | 2,133 | 1,847 | 1,916 | 1,768 |
| Injured | 135,985 | 121,269 | 128,864 | 126,539 |
| Total | 138,118 | 123,116 | 130,780 | 128,307 |
| Passengers: | ||||
| Killed | 998 | 850 | 933 | 811 |
| Injured | 73,184 | 650,02 | 69,634 | 70,413 |
| Total | 74,182 | 65,852 | 70,567 | 71,224 |
| All Ocupants: | ||||
| Killed | 3,131 | 2,697 | 2,849 | 2,579 |
| Injured | 209,169 | 186,271 | 198,498 | 196,952 |
| Total | 212,300 | 188,968 | 201,347 | 199,531 |
| Table 2.—Drivers and passengers of all motor vehicles killed and injured in Avon: 1982 to 1985 | ||||
| 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | |
| Drivers/Riders: | ||||
| Killed | 38 | 44 | 35 | 32 |
| Injured | 2,494 | 2,238 | 2,175 | 2,152 |
| Total | 2,532 | 2,282 | 2,210 | 2,184 |
| Passengers: | ||||
| Killed | 21 | 25 | 17 | 23 |
| Injured | 1,214 | 997 | 950 | 975 |
| Total | 1,235 | 1,022 | 967 | 998 |
| All Ocupants: | ||||
| Killed | 59 | 69 | 52 | 55 |
| Injured | 3,708 | 3,235 | 3,125 | 3,127 |
| Total | 3,767 | 3,304 | 3,177 | 3,182 |
Environment
Countryside (Planning Controls)
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asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will seek to extend planning controls over the countryside.
As we affirmed in chapter 5 of "Building Businesses…Not barriers" (Cmnd. 9794), we will continue to bring forward measures to ensure that the planning system is effective where careful control of development is warranted. This principle was reflected in the extension last November to all national parks of controls over the design, external appearance and siting of farm and forestry buildings and roads. My right hon. Friend also announced last November proposals for additional planning control over new livestock buildings near residential and other property.
Listed Walls
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what criteria he uses in deciding whether or not to allow planning consent to alter the structure of listed walls.
Listed building consent is required if works involve the demolition, alteration or extension of a listed building in a manner which would affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest.Each application is considered on its own merits. General guidance on the criteria to be taken into account when applications are being considered may be found in paragraph 63 of DOE Circular 23/77, a copy of which is in the Library.
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what regulations govern the building of houses against listed walls.
Section 28 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971 requires local planning authorities to give publicity to any planning applications which would affect the setting of a listed building. Any representations received have to be taken into account by the local planning authority when it is deciding the application. General guidance to local planning authorities on the criteria to be followed when considering applications is set out in paragraphs 25–26 of DOE Circular 23/77, a copy of which is in the Library.
Greenpeace (Correspondence)
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he intends to respond to letters despatched to his office by Greenpeace (a) dated 8 August 1986 on the unified pollution inspectorate, and (b) dated 31 October 1986 on the international conference on protection of the North sea.
I have written to the hon. Member.
Fisheries (Nuclear Contamination)
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received from the fishing industry both in the United Kingdom and in Europe expressing concern over the economic impact on that industry of the contamination of the sea by Sellafield and Dounreay.
No such representations have been received.
Park Vista, Greenwich
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has any information as to whether the Nature Conservancy Council is considering the designation of the walled garden in Park Vista, Greenwich as a site of special scientific interest.
I am advised that the Nature Conservancy Council has no plans to notify the walled garden at Park Vista, Greenwich as an SSSI.
Eec Directives
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress has been made since 19 June 1984 on the draft European Community directive on the harmonisation of architectural qualifications; and whether he will make a statement.
EC Directive 85/384/EEC on the mutual recognition of formal qualifications in architecture was adopted in June 1985. The United Kingdom was fomerly notified of this on 5 August 1985. Implementation is expected by August this year.To achieve this, an Order in Council will be put before Parliament under the powers conferred by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972. It will amend the Architects (Registration) Act 1931 so that the order can come into force by 5 August 1987. Officials have worked closely with the Architects Registration Council of the United Kingdom and have consulted widely in the preparation of the order.The Government welcome the mutual recognition of qualifications. I see this particular directive as an opportunity for architects to extend their activities into other member states while safeguarding our own professional standards in the United Kingdom.
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress has been made on European Community Council draft directive (78) 449 on construction products since 4 June 1984; and whether he will make a statement.
Work on the draft directive (78) 449 has not proceeded following the European Communities Council resolution of 7 May 1985 on a new approach to technical harmonisation of standards and the European Commission's White Paper "Completing the Internal Market" published in June, 1985. In its place the Commission has drafted in consultation with member states a single directive on construction products, which differs from (78) 449 in containing essential requirements, expressed only in general terms with a minimum of supporting provisions. This draft is expected to be sent by the Commission to the Council shortly.
Assured Tenancy Scheme
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list those organisations responding to his Department's consultation paper on the minimum level of expenditure to be prescribed under the extended provisions of the assured tenancy scheme introduced under the Housing and Planning Act 1986; and which of these organisations (a) said they were content with his Department's proposals for the minimum prescribed expenditure, (b) sought a higher amount, (c) sought a lower amount and (d) argued that there should be no prescribed minimum.
The following organisations replied to the consultation paper:
- Abbey HA Ltd.
- Association of County Councils.
- Association of District Councils.
- Association of Metropolitan Authorities.
- Barratt Developments plc.
- Bolwell and Hayward.
- The Bradford Property Trust plc.
- British Property Federation.
- Brookhouse Estates Ltd.
- Brunswick Manor Ltd.—on behalf of associated bodies.
- Carlton (Hull) Ltd.
- Chartered Institute of Building.
- Eaton Square Properties Ltd.
- The Elim Trust Corporation.
- English Heritage.
- Escadale Properties Ltd.
- Fairlake Housing Association Ltd.
- Federation of Private Residents' Associations.
- Forebury Estates Ltd.
- Greenwood Homes Ltd.
- Griffon Land and Estates Ltd.
- Grimwood Properties Ltd.
- Hampton Housing Association Ltd.
- House-Builders' Federation.
- Housing Corporation.
- IBC (Civil Engineering, Wakefield) Ltd.
- Ideal Holdings plc—on behalf of associated bodies.
- Institute of Housing.
- Kenold (Canterbury)—on behalf of associated bodies.
- Kensington Housing Association Ltd.
- Kingdomwide Ltd.—on behalf of associated bodies.
- Lancaster Court (Hove) Ltd.
- Leeds Residential Property Association.
- London Boroughs Association.
- Longfeld Investment Company Ltd.
- National Federation of Housing Co-operatives.
- National Home Improvement Council.
- Nationwide Housing Trust Ltd.
- Norwich Union Life Insurance Society.
- Orbit Housing Society Ltd.
- Pattinsons Estates Ltd.—on behalf of associated bodies.
- Prudential Pensions Ltd.—on behalf of associated bodies.
- Regent Housing Society Ltd.
- Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
- Shelter.
- Small Landlords' Association.
- The Street Group of Companies—on behalf of associated bodies.
- Topcliff Properties Ltd.
- The United Women's Housing Association Ltd.
- Voluntary and Christian Service Housing Association (1982) Ltd.
- Welsh Counties Committee.
- A. C. Williamson & Son.
| Summary of opinions on the prescribed amount | |||||
| Category of respondent | Content with Proposals | Proposals too high | proposals too low | Ne need for prescribed amount | Total |
| Approved bodies | |||||
| Developers | 19 | 5 | — | 3 | 27 |
| Housing associations etc. | 6 | 1 | 2 | — | 9 |
| Other organisations | |||||
| Landlord organisations | 1 | 2 | — | — | 3 |
| Tenant organisations | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Professional bodies | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 6 |
| Housing corporation | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Local authority associations | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Total | 31 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 54 |
Blackburn (Swimming Pool)
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement as to why the original decision by a planning inspector to refuse an application for the building of a swimming pool and sports hall by Queen Elizabeth grammar school, Blackburn, on land adjacent to Lamaark road, Blackburn, was quashed by the High Court; and when any new inquiry will be held.
The inspector's decision dated 22 February 1985 was quashed by the High Court on 28 January 1986 on the basis that the inspector erred in failing to consider the evidence and argument as to the need for the proposed sports complex. The matter was referred back to the Secretary of State for redetermination and a further local inquiry has been arranged for 10 February 1987 before a fresh inspector.
Reema Dwellings
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list in the Official Report the number of Reema dwellings in each local authority area, and the number still occupied in each case.
[pursuant to his reply, 21 January, 1987]: A list by local authority areas of the number of dwellings designated under the Housing Defects legislation (including Reema hollow panel) has been placed in the Library of the House.Information received from authorities about their ownership of later types of Reema dwellings was published in the BRE report "Large panel system dwellings: preliminary information on ownership and condition" (B. R. Reeves 1986) and I am arranging for copies to be placed in the Library. We have no information on the occupancy of these dwellings.
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will treat the problem of Reema construction in the same way as Airey construction, and make special resources available.
[pursuant to his reply, 21 January, 1987]: The pre-1960 Reema hollow panel system has
- W. S. J. Holdings Ltd.
- Yelcon Ltd.
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a special capital allocation to Leeds city council to enable rehabilitation or replacement of Reema dwellings to take place, and if he will make a statement.
[pursuant to his reply, 21 January, 1987]: Following consultation with local authorities, I announced on 19 December the distribution of housing investment programme allocations to authorities for 1987–88. (Column 748–9.) It is for Leeds city council to determine how best to utilise its HIP resources and any other spending power available to it.
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what research he has carried out into methods of rectifying defects in Reema multi-storey flats.
[pursuant to his reply, 21 January, 1987]: The Building Research Establishment is undertaking a major study of large panel systems of construction, including Reema. This will provide advice on how to appraise the condition of large panel buildings and on possible remedial measures. A number of papers have already been published and seminars arranged for local authorities; further reports will follow.
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has had from Leeds city council on the problem of Reema dwellings in the city, and if he will make a statement.
[pursuant to his reply, 21 January, 1987]: My right hon. Friend received no formal representations from Leeds city council about the problems of its Reema stock.
Multi-Storey Flats
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will issue a circular to local authorities unable to bring multi-storey flats up to his recommended safety standards, and if he will make a statement.
[pursuant to his reply, 21 January, 1987]: We have already issued advice to authorities on the safety of blocks of flats of large panel concrete construction. We will consider whether further advice is necessary in the light of the Building Research Establishment's continuing examination of the structural integrity and durability of such buildings.
National Finance
Departmental Staff (Training)
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the average number of days' training per year given to professional information technology staff within the Inland Revenue who are no longer trainees in the most recent years available.
The figure is 8½ days.
Data Processing Staff
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many data processing staff are in post within the Inland Revenue; and how many of those are trainees.
At 31 December 1986, the Department employed a total of 856 professional data processing staff at the levels executive officer to unified grade 3; 199 were trainees.These figures exclude all staff at levels from clerical assistant to unified grade 6 employed on non-DP work, as well as staff at data processor and senior data processor levels.
Electronic Data Systems
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer in relation to the planned computer network proposed by Electronic Data Systems, what kind of data he proposes to obtain from or transfer to the Home Office; what is the anticipated number of such transfers; and for what purpose those transfers will take place.
Formal proposals in relation to the provision of a Government data network have yet to be received from Electronic Data Systems or from elsewhere in the private sector. If such a network is established there are at present no plans to use it for the exchange of information between Inland Revenue and the Home Office. There are also no plans for exchange of information between the Home Office and HM Customs and Excise, other than the properly authorised transfer on exising networks which provide an inquiry-only service on the vehicle keepers index held on the police national computer unit. A formal decision has yet to be made as to whether the PNCU network would be transferred to the Government data network, if it were established.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer in relation to the planned computer network proposed by Electronic Data Systems, what kind of data he proposes to obtain from or transfer to the Department of Health and Social Security; what is the anticipated number of such transfers; and for what purpose those transfers will take place.
Formal proposals in relation to the provision of a Government data network have yet to be received from Electronic Data Systems or from elsewhere in the private sector. If such a network is established it is expected that the Inland Revenue will, in due course, wish to use the facility, with appropriate safeguards to protect confidentiality, to transfer information relating to income tax deductions and taxable national insurance benefits between the two Departments. This information, currently exchanged on magnetic tape, helps the Inland Revenue to calculate the correct income tax liability.The number of such transfers is primarily determined by the number of individuals who are in employment or receive taxable national insurance benefits.If such a network is established there are at present no plans to use it for the exchange of information between Her Majesty's Customs and Excise and DHSS.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer in relation to the planned computer network proposed by Electronic Data Systems, what kind of data he proposes to obtain from or transfer between the Inland Revenue and Her Majesty's Customs and Excise; what is the anticipated number of such transfers; and for what purpose those transfers will take place.
Formal proposals in relation to the provision of a Government data network have yet to be received from Electronic Data Systems or from elsewhere in the private sector. If such a network is established there are at present no plans to use it for the exchange of information between Inland Revenue and Her Majesty's Customs and Excise.
Unemployment (Costs)
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has any estimate of the cost to the Exchequer of the present level of unemployment in the north-west.
I regret that no figures are kept dividing benefit expenditure on the unemployed by regions.
Personal Equity Plan
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what information he has received about the personal equity plan scheme since its introduction.
152 plan managers have already been registered by the Inland Revenue. Information of the number of investors is not available, but the scheme is being widely advertised and reports suggest that it has generated enormous interest.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many plan managers have registered under the personal equity plan scheme.
To date, 152 businesses have been registered by the Inland Revenue as plan managers, and a further 13 applications are being considered.
Budget (Representations)
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many representations he has received about his forthcoming Budget.
My right hon. Friend has received a large number of representations.
Taxation And Incentives Policy
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what study his Department has conducted into the effect of taxation and incentives policy on productivity.
The Government's policy is to cut taxation and restore incentives. This will undoubtedly improve productivity and economic performance generally.
Marriage (Financial Disincentives)
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take steps to remove the financial disincentives to marriage; and if he will make a statement.
I assume my hon. Friend has in mind ways in which the tax system treats a married couple less favourably than two single people. The Green Paper "The Reform of Personal Taxation", published last year, discussed how these "tax penalties" on marriage might be removed. The Government are currently studying the public response to the Green Paper.
Value Added Tax
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what rate the standard charge of value added tax could be reduced in order to achieve the same yield as now if all exemptions, zero rating and exclusions were removed.
For legal and technical reasons it would not be possible to charge value added tax on all exempt, zero-rated or excluded items. However, just over a half of all consumers' expenditure is subject to value added tax at the standard rate. If the tax were to apply to all consumers' expenditure, the rate could by definition be roughly halved to achieve the same revenue yield as now.
Taxation
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he plans to introduce a lower band of income taxation at 15 per cent.
I have noted my hon. Friend's suggestion but I cannot anticipate the Budget Statement.
Mortgage Interest Relief
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what has been the value of mortgage interest tax relief per private dwelling in Wales for each year from 1978–79 to 1986–87 in outturn terms and at 1986–87 prices;(2) what has been the value of mortgage interest tax relief per mortgagor in Wales for each year from 1978–79 to 1986–87 in outturn terms and at 1986–87 prices.
I shall let the hon. Member have replies as soon as possible.
Personal Taxation
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many higher rate taxpayers there are in each of the counties in England north of the Bristol-Wash line.
[pursuant to his reply, 14 January 1987, c. 231]: Estimates of the number of tax units (married couples counted as one unit) liable to tax at the higher rates in each of the counties in England north of the Bristol-Wash line are given in the table which follows. The estimates, which are for 1984–85 (the latest year for which county estimates are available) are made from small samples: where this means that the actual number of higher rate taxpayers may be more than a third higher or lower than shown in the table, the numbers are indicated by1.
| Thousands | |
| Cleveland | 4 |
| Cumbria | 5 |
| Durham | 14 |
| Northumberland | 3 |
| Tyne and Wear | 112 |
| Humberside | 17 |
| North Yorkshire | 9 |
| South Yorkshire | 110 |
| West Yorkshire | 24 |
| Cheshire | 23 |
| Lancashire | 24 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
| Merseyside | 13 |
| Derbyshire | 7 |
| Leicestershire | 10 |
| Lincolnshire | 19 |
| Northamptonshire | 17 |
| Nottinghamshire | 110 |
| Hereford and Worcestershire | 7 |
| Shropshire | 5 |
| Staffordshire | 8 |
| Warwickshire | 7 |
| West Midlands | 27 |
Income Tax
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what ways of getting information about a taxpayer's income sources other than issuing an income tax return to him the Inland Revenue is examining.
[pursuant to his reply, 19 January 1987, c. 412–13]: The Inland Revenue already receives information from a number of sources. The Keith committee put forward a number of recommendations on this issue, which are examined in the consultative document recently published by the Revenue.
The Arts
Arts Council
asked the Minister for the Arts what change he expects to see in his Department's grant to the Arts Council in 1987–88 in percentage terms.
Excluding additional abolition replacement funding, the percentage increase in government funding of the Arts Council in 1987–88 is 3·4 per cent. Total Government funding of the Arts Council is up by 2·1 per cent.
Government Grants
asked the Minister for the Arts what is the projected change in the Government's total grant to the arts between 1986–87 and 1987–88 in real terms and in cash terms.
I announced to the House of Commons on 17 November at columns 29–31 that the increase in total central Government provisions for the arts between 1986–87 and 1987–88 would be about 5½per cent. In real terms that is an increase of about 1½per cent., based upon the GDP deflator.
British Library
asked the Minister for the Arts what proportion of the Government's projected funding for the arts will be devoted to the British Library project at St. Pancras in 1987–88.
Final figures are still to be settled and I will write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.
Local Authority Grants
asked the Minister for the Arts what has been the change in the total grant by the English local authorities to the arts between 1979 and 1986, both in real and in cash terms.
Information on the basis and for the period requested, is not available. Estimates of net revenue expenditure on the arts by local authorities in England and Wales from 1979–80 to 1984–85, are shown in "Facts about the Arts 2" published in 1986 by the Policy Studies Institute.
Welsh Arts Council
asked the Minister for the Arts what has been the actual and percentage change in his Department's grant to the Welsh Arts Council between 1979 and 1986 in real terms.
The Government's funding of the Welsh Arts Council, through the Arts Council of Great Britain, has increased in actual terms from £4,579,500 in 1979–80 to £7,610,000 in 1986–87; in real terms the funding level has been maintained.
Library And Information Plans
asked the Minister for the Arts what he is doing to encourage the introduction of library and information plans; and if he will make a statement.
The library and information plan is a mechanism for contractual co-operation between all library and information services in a local authority area. Its purpose is to get maximum benefit from local resources.The Library and Information Services Council commended the concept to me last year and asked me to encourage its introduction by contributing to the cost of drawing up plans in representative local authority areas. This I have been pleased to do.Through the British Library research and development department, I am awarding Leicestershire county council, Staffordshire county council and the Northern Regional Library Bureau (an association of libraries in the North of England) £35,000 to encourage them to test this effective new means of co-operation. The British Library intends to match the awards which I am now making by further dispensations in 1987–88.
Social Services
Crossroads Care Attendants (Exhibition)
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if his Department has considered an application for an exhibition relating to crossroads care attendants to be displayed in the Upper Waiting Hall; and if he will make a statement.
I understand that, under procedures agreed by the Services Committee, arrangements have been made with the authorities of the House for the exhibition to be held in the Upper Waiting Hall from 16 to 20 February 1987.
Benefits
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total expenditure on supplementary benefit to pay for bed and breakfast accommodation for homeless families in England in 1985–86; what he anticipates the expenditure to be in 1986–87; and if he will give this information for (a) England as a whole, (b) each area of his Department and (c) each local authority area.
I regret that this information is not available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what information he has as to which local authorities in England at present disregard war pensions and war widow's pensions when calculating housing benefit.
All local authorities administering housing benefit are required by law to apply a £4 disregard to war disablement and war widow's pensions. (Regulation 16 of the Housing Benefit Regulations, 1985).Information on the number of authorities applying a discretionary disregard higher than the statutory amount is not held centrally.
Mortgage Interest (Benefits)
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will state the total cost of mortgage interest payments to supplementary benefit recipients for each of the years 1979 to 1986; and if he will show the total number of claimants for each year.
Information is not available in the precise form requested. Mortgage interest payments have been collected as a separate item only since 1983. Cost estimates for previous years are based on owner-occupiers' residual housing costs (that is after the deduction of rates, water rates, and repairs-insurance) and include an element for ground rent. The information available is as follows:
(£ million)
| ||
Year
| Claimants
| Total Cost
|
| 1979 | 98,000 | 31 |
| 1980 | 134,000 | 71 |
| 1981 | 196,000 | 124 |
| 1982 | 235,000 | 170 |
| 1983 | 242,000 | 1150 |
| 1984 | 277,000 | 1219 |
21985 | ||
21986 | ||
1Mortgage interest only. | ||
2Information not yet available. | ||
Redundancy Payments Scheme
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is giving consideration to the withdrawal of the redundancy payments scheme.
No.
Hospital Beds
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services, pursuant to the answer of 19 January Official Report columns 427–28 to the hon. Member for Oldham, West on the hospital beds breakdown for 1985, what were the figures for the same regions and specialties in 1979, and what has been the percentage change in each case from 1979 to 1985.
I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.
Disabled People (Domestic Assistance Addition)
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services, pursuant to the reply to the right hon. Member for Manchester, Wythenshawe, on 18 December, Official Report, column 706, if disabled people in receipt of the domestic assistance addition after April 1988 under the transitional protection will also be eligible for the severe disability premium.
Yes, although in calculating the need for transitional protection account will be taken of the severe disability premium when it is payable.
Severe Disability Premium
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) if he will define the term household for the purposes of eligibility for the severe disability premium; and if the presence of (a) an adult lodger or (b) an adult subtenant of the claimant will disqualify the claimant for the premium;(2) if a disabled person receiving attendance allowance will be eligible for the severe disability premium if the only other adult member of the household is unable to provide assistance to that person on account of age or disability;(3) if a disabled person receiving attendance allowance will be eligible for the severe disability premium for weeks in which the only other adult member of the household is absent from home;
(4) if the presence in the household of a student over 18 years in full-time education for whom no non-dependent deduction from housing benefit is currently made will disqualify a disabled person in receipt of attendance allowance from the severe disability premium;
(5) if a disabled person receiving attendance allowance will be eligible for the severe disability premium for weeks in which the only other adult member of the household has an infectious illness and would endanger the life of the disabled person if he or she provided the care and assistance required by that person.
I shall let the right hon. Member have replies as soon as possible.
Disabled People (Talks)
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on the issues discussed at and the outcome of the meeting at his Department on 21 January with organisations representing disabled people.
My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Social Security and I had a constructive discussion with organisations representing disabled people across a wide range of issues concerning the effect of the social security reforms on disabled people. The disablement organisations have agreed to write to me setting out alternative proposals for the treatment of severely disabled people in the income-related schemes. I have undertaken, without commitment, to consider their proposals carefully. I have arranged for officials of the Department to assess the effect of the proposals when they are received, in discussion with representatives of the disability organisations. I have made clear my willingness to discuss the matter further with the disability organisations when this evaluation is complete.
Severe Weather Payments
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will publish the calculations of extra fuel consumption and costs on which his decision to fix supplementary benefit cold weather payments at £5 a week was based.
The £5 payment is intended as a reasonable amount for extra costs, enabling speed of payments and certainty about the amount of help available. The principle of a flat-rate payment was considered by the Social Security Advisory Committee to be a particularly welcome simplification.
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will give (a) the daily mean temperature and (b) the weekly mean temperature for each of the weather stations used for calculating severe weather payments for the week 12 January to 18 January.
[pursuant to his reply, 20 January 1987]: The information requested is as follows.
Week beginning Monday 12 January 1987
| ||||||||
Weather station
| Monday
| Tuesday
| Wednesday
| Thursday
| Friday
| Saturday
| Sunday
| Average
|
Scotland
| ||||||||
| Lerwick | -2·5 | -0·3 | -0·3 | 0·1 | 1·3 | 2·1 | 3·3 | 0·5 |
| Wick | -2·6 | -1·1 | 0·4 | 1·8 | 2·6 | 2·5 | 2·6 | 0·9 |
| Stornaway | -2·0 | 0·5 | 0·3 | 1·4 | 2·9 | 4·1 | 5·6 | 1·8 |
| Kinloss (Inverness) | -7·4 | -5·3 | -4·6 | -1·3 | 0·3 | 0·6 | 2·8 | -2·1 |
| Aberdeen AP | -4·6 | -4·0 | -1·6 | 0·3 | 2·0 | 0·4 | 0·3 | -1·0 |
| Fort William | -6·8 | -6·3 | -3·8 | 0·3 | 2·5 | 1·3 | 4·3 | -1·3 |
| Leuchars (Dundee) | -3·8 | -2·4 | -1·5 | 1·2 | 2·1 | 0·6 | -0·9 | -0·7 |
| Glasgow AP | -5·9 | -4·5 | -2·0 | 0·0 | 1·8 | 1·0 | 1·3 | -1·2 |
| Edinburgh AP | -6·1 | -3·1 | -1·5 | 0·5 | 1·8 | -0·3 | -0·5 | -1·3 |
| Machriphanish (Campbeltown) | -3·6 | -2·9 | -1·3 | 0·8 | 2·2 | 3·0 | 4·3 | 0·4 |
| Prestwick (Ayr) | -6·8 | -4·8 | -2·6 | 0·1 | 1·3 | -0·3 | 1·8 | -1·6 |
| Eskdalemuir (Galashiels) | -7·8 | -6·0 | -4·3 | -1·1 | 0·1 | -2·0 | -2·4 | -3·4 |
| Whithorn (Stranraer) | -5·2 | -3·8 | -1·9 | -0·2 | 1·5 | 1·3 | 1·0 | -1·0 |
| Dumfries | -6·5 | -5·3 | -2·3 | 0·3 | 1·3 | 0·0 | -0·8 | -1·9 |
| Kirkwall | -2·3 | -1·0 | -0·5 | 1·0 | 2·0 | 2·2 | 2·4 | 0·5 |
England
| ||||||||
| Boulmer (Berwick) | -3·8 | -3·3 | -1·2 | 1·1 | 2·4 | 0·6 | -2·0 | -0·9 |
| Carlisle | -6·1 | -5·6 | -2·8 | 0·1 | 1·6 | 0·1 | -1·7 | -2·1 |
| Eskmeals (Whitehaven) | -5·8 | -4·1 | -1·8 | 0·4 | 2·1 | 0·4 | 0·4 | -1·2 |
| Leeming (Newcastle) | -7·1 | -5·9 | -2·3 | -0·3 | 0·7 | -0·1 | -2·4 | -2·5 |
| Tynemouth (Sunderland) | -3·1 | -2·6 | -0·8 | 1·2 | 2·1 | 1·3 | -1·6 | -0·5 |
| Whitby CG | -4·3 | -4·1 | -2·5 | 0·7 | 0·5 | 0·3 | -2·4 | -1·7 |
| Blackpool AP | -6·6 | -4·6 | -1·8 | 0·0 | 1·0 | -0·8 | -1·8 | -2·1 |
| Leeds WC | -6·4 | -4·5 | -3·0 | -0·4 | 0·5 | 0·0 | -2·3 | -2·3 |
| Aughton (Liverpool) | -5·8 | -5·5 | -2·7 | -0·6 | 0·9 | -0·9 | -2·0 | -2·5 |
| Manchester AP | -5·8 | -5·3 | -2·4 | -0·9 | 0·6 | -0·9 | -2·5 | -2·5 |
| Finningley (Sheffield) | -7·4 | -6·6 | -2·3 | -0·6 | 0·4 | -0·8 | -2·5 | -2·8 |
| Binbrook (Hull) | -6·5 | -7·7 | -3·5 | -1·3 | 0·1 | -1·4 | -2·6 | -3·3 |
| Coningsby (Boston) | -7·0 | -7·3 | -2·4 | -1·4 | 0·6 | -1·7 | -1·9 | -3·0 |
| Shawbury (Shrewsbury) | -9·0 | -8·4 | -3·0 | -1·9 | 0·6 | -4·9 | -3·4 | -4·3 |
| Birmingham AP | -7·4 | -8·9 | -3·4 | -2·3 | -0·3 | -5·8 | -5·0 | -4·8 |
| Watnall (Derby) | -7·6 | -8·8 | -3·4 | -2·4 | -0·5 | -1·8 | -3·3 | -4·0 |
| Marham (Kings Lynn) | -10·4 | -8·5 | -3·5 | -2·3 | -0·1 | -2·6 | -1·6 | -4·1 |
| Coltishall (Norwich) | -6·3 | -6·6 | -3·6 | -2·4 | 0·3 | -1·1 | -1·3 | -3·0 |
| Wyton (Cambridge) | -9·0 | -9·0 | -4·1 | -2·4 | -0·7 | -3·6 | -2·3 | -4·5 |
| Bedford RAE | -9·6 | -8·8 | -4·4 | -3·1 | -3·3 | -4·4 | -2·8 | -5·2 |
| Stansted | -9·2 | -7·4 | -5·1 | -2·5 | -1·0 | -2·1 | -2·6 | -4·3 |
| Honington (Bury St. Edmunds) | -9·6 | -8·6 | -4·2 | -2·5 | -0·1 | -3·5 | -1·7 | -4·3 |
| Wattisham (Ipswich) | -9·2 | -7·3 | -4·6 | -2·9 | -1·0 | -1·6 | -1·9 | -4·1 |
| Brize Norton (Oxford) | -8·5 | -7·4 | -5·1 | -2·9 | -0·4 | -2·4 | -1·9 | -4·1 |
| Heathrow AP (London) | -7·5 | -6·2 | -4·7 | -2·3 | -0·5 | -1·4 | -1·6 | -3·5 |
| Manston (Dover) | -6·8 | -6·1 | -4·1 | -2·0 | -1·7 | -2·9 | -2·4 | -3·7 |
| Herstmonceux (Brighton) | -10·0 | -8·6 | -5·8 | -2·2 | -1·0 | -2·8 | -2·8 | -4·7 |
| Gatwick AP (Guildford) | -8·0 | -7·4 | -4·9 | -2·1 | -1·2 | -2·8 | -2·4 | -4·2 |
| Easthampstead (Basingstoke) | -10·1 | -8·8 | -5·0 | -2·9 | -0·6 | -1·8 | -2·2 | -4·5 |
| Bristol | -6·6 | -6·3 | -3·7 | -1·9 | 1·0 | -0·5 | 0·0 | -2·6 |
| Lyneham (Chippenham) | -9·3 | -8·9 | -5·8 | -3·8 | -0·8 | -2·1 | -1·5 | -4·6 |
| Boscombe Down (Sarum) | -8·4 | -7·4 | -5·1 | -3·4 | -0·6 | -1·8 | -1·6 | -4·1 |
| Southampton WC | -7·0 | -6·4 | -4·8 | -2·3 | 0·1 | -0·6 | -0·4 | -3·1 |
| Bournemouth AP | -7·8 | -6·9 | -4·9 | -2·8 | 0·0 | -0·7 | -0·4 | -3·3 |
| Yeovilton (Yeovil) | -7·3 | -7·0 | -5·8 | -2·7 | 0·6 | -0·4 | -0·6 | -3·3 |
| Exeter | -6·9 | -6·3 | -4·8 | -2·4 | 0·7 | -0·3 | 0·6 | -2·8 |
| Chivenor (Barnstable) | -5·1 | -4·5 | -2·6 | -1·6 | 1·1 | -0·7 | 0·3 | -1·9 |
| Okehampton | -9·3 | -9·1 | -6·7 | -5·3 | -2·4 | -2·3 | -0·6 | -5·2 |
| Mount Batten (Plymouth) | -5·5 | -5·5 | -3·4 | -1·9 | 0·8 | 1·4 | 1·7 | -1·8 |
| St. Mawgan (Truro) | -5·8 | -6·1 | -4·2 | -2·1 | 0·5 | 0·8 | 1·6 | -2·2 |
| Culdrose (Penzance) | -5·0 | -7·7 | -5·0 | -2·3 | 0·1 | 0·9 | 2·3 | -2·4 |
Wales
| ||||||||
| Valley (Caernarfon) | -5·1 | -4·3 | -1·6 | -0·1 | 1·4 | 1·2 | 2·4 | -0·9 |
| Trawsfynydd (Dolgellau) | -7·9 | -6·6 | -3·5 | -2·0 | -1·9 | -0·1 | 0·0 | -3·2 |
| Aberporth (Aberystwyth) | -6·6 | -5·4 | -2·4 | -1·5 | 0·3 | -0·6 | 0·0 | -2·3 |
| Brawdy (Pembroke) | -6·8 | -6·5 | -3·4 | -1·9 | 0·3 | 1·3 | 1·7 | -2·2 |
| Mumbles (Swansea) | -5·3 | -5·9 | -2·5 | -1·3 | 1·1 | 0·7 | 0·6 | -1·8 |
| Cilfynydd (Merthyr Tydfil) | -8·3 | -8·1 | -5·1 | -3·6 | -0·6 | 2·1 | -2·3 | -3·7 |
| Rhoose (Cardiff) | -7·3 | -7·0 | -3·8 | -2·6 | 0·4 | -1·3 | -0·8 | -3·2 |
Social Services
Severe Weather Payments
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services, on the basis of what precise section of primary or secondary legislation he decided that all persons in the relevant categories would receive a £5 exceptionally severe weather payment in the week 12–18 January.
[pursuant to his reply, 21 January 1987]: Exceptionally severe weather payments are made under the provisions of Regulation 26A of the Supplementary Benefit (Single Payments) Regulations 1981 (S.I. No. 1528) as amended by the Supplementary Benefit (Single Payments) Amendment Regulations 1986 (S.I. No. 1961). As I made clear in my statement on Tuesday 13 January, it seemed highly probable at the time that all persons in the eligible groups would qualify for these payments in the week 12–18 January. In a certain number of areas, the qualifying temperature condition was not met. Payments in these areas were accordingly made on ex gratia basis with the consent of the Treasury and within the normal conventions for payments of this sort.
Maternity And Death Grants
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) whether it remains the Government's intention to abolish maternity and death grants in April 1987;(2) whether he has sought independent legal advice regarding the legality of the Social Fund Maternity and Funeral Expenses (General) Regulations 1986.
I refer the hon. Member to my statement to the House today.
Aids
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services why he has not yet replied to the hon. Member for Wolverhampton, North-East's letter dated 20 November concerning the request for £10,000 for the development of a computer-aided-decision taking system for AIDS (CADETS) by the district medical officer for north Warwickshire in conjunction with Warwick university; and if he will reply forthwith.
My noble Friend replied to the hon. Member on 21 January 1987.
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to provide a full reply to the question of the hon. Member for Northampton, North about AIDS to which a holding reply was given on 12 December, Official Report, column 294.
I replied to my hon. Friend on 20 January 1987.
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what evidence he has that the AIDS virus is transmitted in semen and vaginal fluid; and what evidence he has that the AIDS virus is not transmitted during the exchange of saliva in kissing.
There is good epidemiological evidence that the great majority of cases of infection with HIV (the AIDS virus) have occurred following penetrative sexual intercourse; virtually all the remaining cases have been associated with injections of infected blood, blood products or injecting drug misues. This evidence does not support transmission of infection through kissing. Non-sexual family contacts of infected people have not contracted the infection, in spite of kissing.Transmission of infection has occurred following artificial insemination of infected semen: in this instance no form of direct contact between the subjects concerned took place.The reasons for our advice on kissing are given in my reply to the hon. Member for Leyton (Mr. Cohen) on 19 December 1986 at column
783.
Chiropodists And Speech Therapists
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will list in respect of each English district health authority the ratio of (a) chiropodists and (b) speech therapists per head of population in 1980 and at the latest date for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement.
I shall let the hon. Member have such information as is available as soon as possible.
Social Workers
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what arrangements are being made for approval of social workers under the Mental Health Act 1983, following the expiry of the arrangements to give transitional approval to certain social workers; and if he will make a statement;(2) if he will make a statement on his Department's discussions with local authority associations, the Central Council for Education and Training in Social Work and the National and Local Government Officers Association about the current Central Council for Education and Training in Social Work proposals for new training courses for social workers; what issues are still outstanding; and when he expects the full implementation of longer term arrangements for approved social workers under the Mental Health Act 1983.
I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.
Adolescents (Care)
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has received a copy of the report of the British Paediatric Association working party on the needs and care of adolescents; and what plans and policies he has for the in-patient hospital care of adolescents.
I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.
Departmental Initiatives
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will list initiatives by his Department which have been of benefit specifically to residents in Leicester.
[pursuant to his reply, 21 January 1987]: Leicester has benefited, along with other areas, from the general increase in expenditure on health, personal social services and social security in recent years. The Department's local social security offices in the area are working in close liaison with major statutory and voluntary agencies, to improve the service to the public. For example, Leicester (Norton street) ILO has reduced the average clearance time for supplementary benefit claims from 15 days to 4 days since February 1986, and has recently introduced a fast-flow reception point.The provision of health services in Leicester is primarily a matter for Leicestershire health authority and Leicestershire family practitioner committee. The health authority has experienced a real growth of 34 per cent. in revenue funding in the period 1978–79 to 1986–87. In 1985 phase 1 of the Glenfield general hospital became fully operational, and phase 2 of this major new development is to start later this year. Plans are now well advanced for the full computerisation of the Leicestershire family practitioner committees' records and it is anticipated that a fully computerised cervical cytology call and recall system will be instituted this year.Leicestershire was one of the ten pilot areas for the centrally funded Asian Mother and Baby Campaign, under which link-workers are employed to improve access to maternity services by overcoming linguistic barriers between patients and staff. The Department is also funding a project in Leicester as part of its initiative to enable mentally handicapped children to be moved from long-stay hospitals. Under a central funding initiative set up in 1983, £360,000 was allocated to Leicestershire health authority over a three year period, to enable it to develop a comprehensive service for drug misusers. An additional sum of £94,000 has been allocated in 1986–87 for further improvements to the services for this client group.
Condoms
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will list in the Official Report information available to him on the unit retail price for condoms in each European Economic Community country.
[pursuant to his reply, 14 January 1987, c. 206]: The manufacturer's recommended retail price for a condom in this country ranges from about 16p–24p (including VAT). Information in this form for other European Community countries is not collected. Inquiries of a leading United Kingdom manufacturer suggest, though, that the unit retail price of their products is lower in the United Kingdom, sometimes considerably so, than in other EC countries.
Supplementary Benefit
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people over retirement age in the Leeds metropolitan district council area were in receipt of supplementary benefit in 1984, 1985 and at the latest date for which figures are available.
[pursuant to his reply, 16 January 1987, c. 346]: Following a reorganisation of work in October 1986, Leeds metropolitan district council area is now covered by the Department's five offices at Leeds east, Leeds west, Leeds south, Leeds north and Leeds northwest. The table shows the number of people over retirement age in receipt of supplementary benefit from these offices in December 1986, the latest available figures, and on comparable dates in 1984 and 1985:
Year
| Number
|
11984 | 24,956 |
| 1985 | 23,564 |
| 1986 | 24,421 |
1Source 100 per cent. count of cases in action. | |
Prior to October 1986 some parts of the Leeds metropolitan district council area were covered by the Department's offices at Castleford, York and Harrogate. However, information is not available about the number of pensioners in that area whose supplementary benefit was handled by those offices.
Nhs (Beds)
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will now take steps to prevent any further cut back in National Health Service acute beds.
[pursuant to her reply, 21 January 1987]: Since the inception of the National Health Service increasing numbers of patients have been treated in fewer acute beds partly because those beds have been more efficiently used and partly because of different patterns of care, such as increased day-case treatment, supported by increased resources. It is for health authorities to decide how much weight should be given to numbers of acute beds which are only one factor in a complex planning process.
Mentally Handicapped People (Homes)
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what guidance he gives to health authorities on procedure to be followed on the siting of homes for mentally handicapped people within the community; what discussions have taken place between officials of his Department and East Dorset health authority on this subject insofar as it relates to the proposed home at Broadlands, Ferndown; and if he will make a statement.
[pursuant to her reply, 21 January 1987]: Health authorities (as Crown bodies) are not generally subject to the Town and Country Planning Acts, but, where the proposed development would normally require a planning application, health authorities are required to consult the local planning authority in accordance with a non-statutory procedure laid down by the Department of the Environment.Health authorities are given guidance on care in the community pilot projects (Annex E of HC(83)6/LAC(83) 5)
* that siting of any residential accommodation should take account of the need to establish community links with access to the same health, education and social services, shops and transport, as are normally available to other people living in the community. Guidance to health authorities about the registration and inspection of nursing homes* issued by the Department and by the National Association of Health Authorities is concerned only with the control of standards and not with location.
The only discussion between officials of the Department and the East Dorset health authority about the proposed nursing home at Broadlands, Ferndown, has been to establish the facts, as the matter was drawn to the attention of my right hon. Friend. I understand that the health authority, in strict compliance with the above Department of the Environment non-statutory procedure, consulted the local planning authority regarding the proposed change of use of the premises, and formal notification of the proposal was passed to the local authority on 23 September with the request that it be dealt with as a matter of urgency. This was because of failures to obtain other suitable properties in the area against competition from other prospective purchasers.
The great majority of mentally handicapped people have always lived in the community. The Government's policy is to achieve a major shift from institutional care for mentally handicapped people to a range of community care according to individual needs, but with specialised residential health provision for people with special medical or nursing needs. The Government's response* to the report of the Social Services Committee on community care (Cmnd. 9674) said that the statutory authorities recognised the importance of carrying the wider community with them when the objective is enabling vulnerable people to play their full part in the community, and be accepted as part of it, and that voluntary work by people of all ages, and the involvement of local churches etc. are encouraging a sense of belonging, participation, sharing and mutual respect. Mentally handicapped people themselves are often their own best advocates.
* These publications are available in the Library.
Agriculture, Fisheries And Food
Forestry
9.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will review the criteria for releasing agricultural land in England for the planting of trees.
The criteria for releasing the transfer of agricultural land to forestry in England are kept under review in the light of all relevant factors.
54.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will relax his ministerial criteria for the release of land for forestry purposes.
The criteria for clearing the transfer of agricultural land to forestry in England are kept under review in the light of all relevant factors.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many acres of agricultural land have been used for that purpose in each of the last five years, distinguishing between agricultural use and forestry.
I shall write to my hon. Friend.
Environmentally Sensitive Areas
10.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans he has to increase the present number of environmentally sensitive areas; and if he will make a statement.
On 18 December I laid before Parliament orders designating five English environmentally sensitive areas. If these areas prove as successful as I hope, the case for further designations will clearly be strengthened.
Cereals
11.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has any plans for the introduction of a set-aside system for cereal production in the Community.
25.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he proposes to make public his set-aside scheme for surplus cereal land.
48.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he intends to implement his proposals for a set-aside scheme for surplus cereal land.
The Council of Ministers, under the chairmanship of my right hon. Friend, agreed in principle in December that measures should be introduced to divert land out of commodities in surplus, including cereals.
19.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he expects the Agriculture Ministers to discuss cereal surpluses within the European Economic Community.
Discussions on the Commission's 1987–88 agriculture price proposals, which we expect shortly, are likely to cover the question of cereal surpluses.
31.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will make it his policy to oppose any scheme put forward within the EEC for quotas for cereals production.
This is already our policy.No Member state, nor the Commission, advocates the introduction of quotas in the cereals sector.
Common Agricultural Policy
12.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the cost of the common agricultural policy in pounds sterling in the Council's draft 1987 budget; what reduction there will be in this amount as a result of the recent agreement on alterations for milk and beef; what further reduction in common agricultural policy costs arising from the agreement there will be in 1988; and if he will make a statement.
The provision in the 1987 draft budget for expenditure under the common agricultual policy is about £16·7 billion. The measures agreed by the Agriculture Council on 16 December are expected to reduce expenditure by some £650 million in 1987 and £230 million in 1988.
39.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received from the National Farmers Union concerning his proposals for reform of the common agricultural policy.
I have received a number of representations from the National Farmers Union about the reform of the common agricultural policy, including those reforms agreed at the Agriculture Council on 13–16 December.
43.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he next expects to discuss the structure proposals at the Council of Agriculture Ministers.
The timetable for further discussion of the socio-structural proposals is now a matter for the Belgian presidency. However, I expect further Council discussion of the package in the next few weeks.
45.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what has been the impact on employment and the rural economy in areas of Britain affected by milk quotas of the recent common agricultural policy agreement.
It is not possible to judge precisely what will be the effect on employment and the rural economy of the measures agreed by the Council of Ministers last month. But they should create a greater long term stability in the dairy sector by bringing supply into better balance with demand.
46.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is now in a position to give further details of the savings to the Community's budget as a result of the agreement on reform of the common agricultural policy by the Council of Agriculture Ministers.
The Commission has estimated that the agreement on milk and beef, including the programme for disposal of butter stocks with deferred reimbursement to member states, will reduce Community expenditure as follows:
| mecu | |
| 1987 | -1,020 |
| 1988 | -490 |
| 1989 | -245 |
Rural Economy
13.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what measures will be taken to sustain the rural economy.
The Government already provide a wide range of support for agriculture and forestry which helps to sustain the rural economy.
Agriculture-Related Industries
14.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will now publish a White Paper setting out the detailed implications for the long-term development of all sectors within agriculture-related industries of the decisions reached at the Council of Agriculture Ministers on 15 to 17 December; and if he will make a statement.
Decisions reached at the Council of Agriculture Ministers in December primarily concerned the reform of the beef and dairy regimes. The Government will continue to use all appropriate means to promote its policies for CAP reform, which are in the long-term interest of all involved in agriculture, as well as of consumers and taxpayers.
Agriculture And The Environment
17.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action is being taken to reconcile the needs of agriculture and the environment.
41.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action is being taken to reconcile the needs of agriculture and of the environment.
It is, and has been for some time, the Government's policy to integrate environmental objectives into the design of agricultural policy. To this end I have sought in my recent organisation of the Agricultural Development and Advisory Service to ensure that it is in the best possible position to balance its advice on efficient agricultural production with advice on relevant environmental considerations. The new front-line Farm and Countryside Service will provide expert advice that combines all these elements.
Butter
18.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what measures will be taken to dispose of surplus stocks of butter.
21.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what further measures will be taken to dispose of surplus stocks of butter.
Stock disposal measures are the responsibility of the European Commission. It has told the Council that its future plans concentrate on measures which will not disturb the normal Community market.
Agricultural Production
20.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what measures are being taken to encourage more extensive production on agricultural land.
A scheme of aid to help reduce surpluses by encouraging more extensive agricultural production is under active discussion in Brussels as part of the socio-structural package.My right hon. Friend will also be aware that orders have recently been laid before Parliament designating six environmentally sensitive areas in which certain forms of extensive production will be encouraged.
Milk And Beef
22.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received following the decision taken by the European Economic Community Agriculture Ministers to cut the level of production for milk and beef.
I have received a number of such representations. Some point to the problems of individual producers, others to the overall success of these decisions.
Fertilisers
23.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what restrictions presently apply to farmers on the use of nitrogen-based fertilisers; and what plans he has further to restrict their use.
There are no general restrictions on the use of nitrogen-based fertilisers. The Agricultural Development and Advisory Service publishes recommendations on fertiliser use and encourages farmers to assess the requirements of their crops accurately, and to restrict applications to those times when the crops can utilise the nitrogen.
29.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what studies have been conducted by his Department on the use of nitrogen-based fertilisers on farms and its effect on trees.
As indicated in my reply earlier today to the hon. Member for Ipswich (Mr. Weetch) my Department is undertaking a number of studies relating to nitrogen fertilisers. This has included work on the responses of nitrogen fertilisers and other nutrient, on horticultural tree species.
Dairy Quotas
24.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he expects to announce the details of assistance to dairy farmers as a result of the cutback in milk quotas over the next two years.
The Council of Agriculture Ministers meeting in December agreed to increase the rate of compensation under the Community outgoers scheme to 27·5p per litre spread over seven years and to fix compensation for the temporary suspension of quota at 6·5p per litre per year. Regulations laying down the detailed arrangements for these payments are likely to be approved by the Council in the near future.
38.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a further statement about the operation of milk quotas.
I made a statement on 17 December describing a package of measures in the milk sector that had been adopted by the Council of Ministers. This agreement is a major achievement which will help restore balance to the market and should result in substantial savings to the Community budget.
44.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many creamery workers he expects will lose employment as a result of the proposed 9·5 per cent. cut back in milk quotas in the next two years.
I accept that the implementation of the quota reductions agreed by the Council of Ministers last month will be a painful process and may involve the loss of some jobs. The extent of possible redundancies will depend on a variety of factors including the industry's response to changes in the market.
Pesticides
26.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he next intends meeting representatives of farmworkers to discuss pesticide control regulation.
I am available to discuss any items of major concern to farmworkers' representatives in the field of pesticide controls.
Cereals (Over-Production)
27.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he has any immediate plans to reduce the grain mountain.
We shall continue to tackle the problem of cereals over-production by pressing for a restrictive price policy and other market measures complemented by a land diversion scheme.
Food Surpluses
28.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what further action is being taken to tackle food surpluses beyond that announced on 17 December.
30.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what further action is being taken to control the costs of the common agricultural policy beyond that announced on 17 December.
34.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what further action is being taken to control the costs of the common agricultural policy.
42.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will make a statement on progress regarding the problem of surpluses since the statement to the House on 17 December by the right hon. Member for Suffolk, Coastal (Mr. Gummer).
49.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what measures have been agreed to curb the over-production of food in Europe, beyond those announced on 17 December.
52.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action is being taken to tackle food surpluses beyond that announced on 17 December.
I refer my hon. Friends to the reply given earlier to my hon. Friend the Member for Norwich, South (Mr. Powley).
32.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what progress was made in measures to reduce food surpluses during his presidency of the Council of Agriculture Ministers.
Persistent efforts throughout our presidency to achieve reforms of the common agricultural policy culminated at the December Agriculture Council in considerable progress being made in tackling the problems in the milk and beef sectors. These results were reported fully to the House by my right hon. Friend the Minister of State on 17 December.
Agricultural Land And Buildings
33.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will consider re-rating agricultural land and buildings.
Rating policy is the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment. On 10 July 1986 a reply was given on this subject to my hon. Friend the Member for Devon, West and Torridge (Sir P. Mills) making clear that the Government have no plans for re-rating agricultural land and buildings.
35.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of the effect on farm incomes and food prices of a re-rating of agricultural land and buildings.
51.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of the effects on agriculture of re-rating agricultural land and buildings.
I refer my hon. Friends to the answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Lewisham, East (Mr. Moynihan) earlier today.
50.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received regarding the status for rating purposes of agricultural land.
Over the past year my Department has received five representations on the rating of agricultural land. Three of these asked for the extension of agricultural de-rating to buildings occupied by non-agricultural horses, one was in favour of retaining the current de-rating of agricultural land and buildings and one expressed opposition to the current position. Responsibility for rating policy rests with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment.
Milk Prices
36.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what information he has as to the percentage by which the milk price paid to producers has risen over the past three years.
The average net price received by wholesale producers in the United Kingdom rose by 4·9 per cent. between 1983–84 and 1985–86. A further increase of about 3 per cent. is expected for 1986–87.
Less-Favoured Areas
37.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of the prospects for producers in the less-favoured areas in 1987.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for Devon, North (Mr. Speller) on 17 December 1986.
Farm Incomes
40.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what will be the effect on farm incomes of the changes in arrangements for intervention buying of beef and support of production.
I refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave today to my hon. Friend the Member for Sherwood (Mr. Stewart).
55.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, for the most recent 12-month period for which information is available, what was the percentage change in farm incomes.
Farming income in calendar year 1985 was forecast to be 43 per cent. lower than in 1984. The final figure, and a forecast for calendar year 1986, will appear in the "Annual Review of Agriculture 1987," which is to be published shortly.
Community Budget
47.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what recent assessment he has made of the effect of the emergency measures in the milk sector on the Community's budget.
The measures on milk agreed by the Council of Ministers in December are expected to result in substanital savings to the Community budget, amounting to 2 becu over the period 1987 to 1989, and in the longer term to becu per year.
Agricultural Workers (Wages)
53.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his latest estimate of the average post-tax earnings of full-time employed workers in agriculture.
No information is available on the average post-tax earnings of agricultural workers: the tax situation of workers on any given gross wage will vary according to individual circumstances. In the 12 months ended September 1986 the average gross weekly earnings of regular whole-time hired men in agriculture in England and Wales were £141·10 for 47·1 hours.
Beef
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action has been taken to counter the problems caused to United Kingdom beef producers in the United Kingdom home market as a result of Irish imports; and if he will make a statement.
The Irish derived an unacceptable advantage from the devaluation of the green punt in the middle of the marketing year. The United Kingdom made absolutely clear its opposition to changes of this kind, particularly in the middle of the marketing year, and likewise made it clear that devaluation in Ireland would make necessary a devaluation of the green pound, which we achieved in December.
Veal Crates
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) if he can now give an approximate date on which he expects to introduce legislation to phase out the use of veal crates;(2) over what period he intends to phase out the use of veal crates.
We are currently seeking the views of interested organisations on our proposals to ban the use of veal crates, and would expect to be able to lay draft regulations before Parliament in next few months. We have proposed that the use of veal crates should be phased out over a period of not more than three years.
Intervention Stocks
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement about the current level of intervention stocks.
A note setting out the volume of intervention stocks in the European Community as a whole and in the United Kingdom separately is deposited in the Library of the House and is updated monthly. The Government promote policies which surplus production and storage.
Council Of Agriculture Ministers
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the outcome of the meeting of the Council of Agriculture Ministers on 19 January.
I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave on Wednesday 21 January to my hon. Friend the Member for Torridge and Devon, West (Sir Peter Mills).
Defence
Foxhunter Radar
asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the effectiveness of the Foxhunter radar.
The AI24 Foxhunter radar, which is being developed by GEC Avionics for the Tornado air defence variant, does not yet meet in full the requirements of the Royal Air Force. A number of problems which have arisen during the development of the radar have contributed to time and cost overruns.The programme of work is being defined with the contractor to provide the basis for a satisfactory resolution of these problems and the achievement of an acceptable performance standard for the radar. It is the Ministry's intention to agree a firm price contract for the satisfactory completion of this programme.
Private Contractors (Security)
asked the Secretary of State for Defence who will bear the cost of vetting for security the employees of private contractors under contract with his Department.
The Government already meet the cost of any security inquiries which may be necessary concerning private contractors' employees. There are no plans to change this practice.
Central Ordnance Depot, Donnington
asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he has sought the views of the managers and senior officers of Central Ordnance Depot, Donnington, about the proposed contractorisation plans; and if he will make a statement.
A study into the feasibility of contracting-out administrative support functions at the Central Ordnance Depot, Donnington and its associated garrison has recently been completed. This is now being considered in the MOD and the views of local management on the report are being sought as part of that process.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will publish a list of those representations he has received which support the contractorisation plans for Central Ordnance Depot, Donnington.
The only representations so far received on the Department's proposals for the contracting-out of administrative support functions at the Central Ordnance Depot, Donnington and its association garrison are those of the trade unions concerned and of members of the work force. They do not support the proposals.
Ships (Operating Costs)
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current cost of running and maintaining a Rothesay class frigate for one year.
About £5·5 million at current prices.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the average cost of running and maintaining a Leander class frigate for one year.
About £6·5 million at current prices.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the average cost of running and maintaining an assault ship for one year.
About £12·5 million at current prices.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the average cost of running and maintaining an ASW carrier for one year.
About £33 million at current prices.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the average cost of running and maintaining a type 21 frigate for one year.
About £7 million at current prices.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the average cost of running and maintaining a type 42 destroyer for one year.
About £15 million at current prices.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the average cost of running and maintaining a type 22 frigate for one year.
About £12 million at current prices.
Air Defence
asked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) if he will outline the procedure by which a Tornado F3 aircraft will be guided to a hostile aircraft approaching United Kingdom airspace so that it can locate and intercept it;(2) if he will outline the methods by which hostile aircraft approaching United Kingdom airspace are located.
Potentially hostile aircraft can be located by a variety of methods. The most common is by radars located on the ground, at sea and airborne, and these will include assets of our NATO Allies. The Tornado F3, like any intercepting aircraft, would be guided to its target by fighter controllers using multi-source target information. Details of sources and procedures are classified.
Trident
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what has been the expenditure on the Trident programme in each year since 1979 up until 1 January at both current and constant prices.
I shall answer shortly.
Northern Ireland (Fatalities)
asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many members of the armed services from the county of Kent have been (a) killed or (b) seriously wounded in Northern Ireland since 1969.
I regret that the information is not available in the form requested and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
Recruitment
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what information he holds concerning officer entry by type of school education for the different groups of regiments and services within the Army.
The information readily available relates only to those officer candidates who have been recommended by the Regular Commissions Board for entry to the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst for the Army as a whole.The latest returns from the RCB for the period April-November 1986 show that 50·2 per cent. of the successful applicants were from the state sector and 49·8 per cent. from the independent sector.
International Communications (Cost)
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is his estimate of the likely final cost of establishing an international communications network for the armed forces.
The armed forces employ a wide range of international communications networks. These systems are constantly being updated and the cost of individual projects, many of which are highly classified, varies.
Intelligence Gathering
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is his estimate of the money spent so far by his Department in exploring the establishment of an intelligence gathering system for the armed forces.
The armed forces employ a wide range of intelligence gathering systems. These systems are constantly being updated and the cost of individual projects, many of which are highly classified, varies.
"The Secret Society"
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what advice his Department gave the director general of the British Broadcasting Corporation concerning the broadcast of a programme in the British Broadcasting Corporation series "The Secret Society", dealing with one of his Department's projects.
Advice was given to the BBC about security aspects of the proposed programme.
Electronic Surveillance System
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is his estimate of the total cost of the project to provide the armed forces with an electronic surveillance system.
The armed forces employ a wide range of electronic surveillance systems. These systems are constantly being updated and the cost of individual projects, many of which are highly classified, varies.
Low Frequency Transmitter, Glengowrie
asked the Secretary of State for Defence when his Department will install an extremely low frequency transmitter at Glengowrie, Scotland; and if he will estimate the cost of such a transmitter.
Subject to the outcome of a detailed civil engineering survey, which will commence in the spring, and to planning agreement, it is hoped to begin installation of a trial ELF aerial in the Glengarry forest later this year. At this stage a reliable cost estimate is not available.
Polaris
asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether his Department plans to improve the Polaris communications system.
We are entirely satisfied with the existing Polaris communications arrangements and have no plans for any major changes or improvements.
Member's Questions
asked the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to give a substantive reply to the questions from the hon. Member for Holborn and St. Pancras due for answer on Tuesday 13 January.
I have replied today.
Aids And Venereal Disease
asked the Secretary of State for Defence over what period the 1st Battalion, Queen's Own Highlanders was stationed in Kenya.
[pursuant to his reply, 13 January 1987, c. 159]: The 1st Battalion, Queen's Own Highlanders was deployed to Kenya for an exercise which took place between 22 October and 10 December 1986. It was airlifted to Kenya on several flights, the first of which arrived in Kenya on 12 October. It returned to the United Kingdom, again on several flights, the last of which left Kenya on 18 December.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence when his Department and the RAMC respectively became aware that the AIDS virus was common in parts of Kenya.
[pursuant to his reply, 13 January 1987, c. l59]: Although a report in a medical journal in December 1984 had indicated a high prevalence of AIDS in Central Africa, the extent of the problem in other parts of Africa was not widely known either in general or by my Department or the RAMC until early 1986.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence when his Department and the RAMC respectively became aware that the AIDS virus could be transmitted by heterosexual relations.
[pursuant to his reply, 13 January 1987, c. 159]: The possibility of transfer of the AIDS virus by heterosexual intercourse was first known by the MOD and RAMC in 1984.
Based on the knowledge at that time, the risk of wider dissemination of AIDS through heterosexual intercourse was thought to be extremely low.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many of all ranks of the 1st Battalion, Queens Own Highlanders are known to the Royal Army Medical Corps to have venereal disease caught in Kenya.
[pursuant to his reply, 13 January 1987, c. 159]: It is not my Department's policy to disclose information on medical matters which is covered by medical confidentiality rules.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what orders or advice on the risk of AIDS from prostitutes in Kenya were given to officers and other ranks of the 1st Battalion, Queens Own Highlanders.
[pursuant to his reply, 13 January 1987, c. 159]: Following common practice for all units moving overseas, the 1st Battalion, Queens Own Highlanders was instructed on all relevant health hazards, including heart illness, malaria and communicable disease (which includes sexually transmitted disease and AIDS), by the mobile health inspection team prior to its departure. A handout was distributed throughout the battalion which high-lighted the increased danger of association with prostitutes.
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what orders or advice have been issued to members of each of the armed forces about the dangers of AIDS; and when they were issued.
[pursuant to his reply, 13 January 1987, c. 159]: In late October 1986 distribution began of copies of the Health Education Council booklet, "AIDS—what everyone needs to know". Every member of the armed forces is to receive a copy. It contains information on the disease and an insert advising anyone who believes himself to be at risk to seek immediate advice and counselling from unit medical officers. The booklet issue should be completed shortly.
| Week 2 (5 January 1987 to 11 January 1987) | ||||||||
| Daily mean value | ||||||||
| Weekly means | Local office name | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| -0·6 | Aberdeen AP | 2·3 | 2·2 | 2·8 | -1·0 | -2·3 | -3·4 | -4·4 |
| -0·4 | Dumfries | 5·6 | 2·9 | 1·3 | -3·5 | -3·3 | -1·2 | -4·9 |
| -1·2 | Edinburgh AP | 3·3 | 2·8 | -1·5 | -4·0 | -2·8 | -2·3 | -4·1 |
| T -2·0 | Eskdalemuir | 2·6 | 1·3 | 0·4 | -5·6 | -3·8 | -2·2r j 8·3 | -6·9 |
| -0·1 | Fort William | 4·5 | 2·3 | -1·8 | -3·3 | -1·0 | -0·3 | -1·3 |
| -0·6 | Glasgow AP | 4·0 | 2·6 | -1·8 | -4·5 | -1·8 | 0·6 | -3·3 |
| -0·6 | Kinloss | 2·6 | 2·5 | 1·8 | -1·9 | -3·0 | -2·3 | -4·0 |
| 1·8 | Kirkwall | 2·9 | 3·1 | 2·6 | 2·6 | 1·4 | 1·9 | -2·0 |
| 1·6 | Lerwick | 2·5 | 2·0 | 2·8 | 3·2 | 3·3 | 0·1 | -2·6 |
| -0·4 | Leuchars | 2·8 | 3·1 | 0·4 | -3·4 | -2·3 | -1·4 | -2·3 |
| 1·9 | Machrihanish | 5·0 | 4·9 | 0·0 | 1·0 | 1·5 | 2·5 | -1·6 |
| 0·4 | Prestwick | 4·8 | 3·4 | -1·0 | -1·8 | 0·4 | 1·0 | -3·9 |
| 2·3 | Stornoway | 3·4 | 3·5 | 3·0 | 2·5 | 3·3 | 0·5 | -0·6 |
| 1·5 | Whithorn | 6·3 | 3·1 | 0·1 | 0·1 | 1·8 | 1·1 | -2·3 |
| 1·1 | Wick | 2·1 | 2·1 | 1·5 | -0·3 | 1·0 | 1·9 | -1·0 |
| 2·1 | Aberporth | 6·1 | 5·5 | 2·4 | 0·6 | 2·0 | 2·0 | -3·6 |
| 1·9 | Brawdy | 6·4 | 5·3 | 0·7 | 0·6 | 1·6 | 2·2 | -3·3 |
| 2·3 | Bristol | 7·5 | 6·3 | 3·4 | 0·2 | 0·8 | 1·6 | -3·5 |
| 2·6 | Chivenor | 7·9 | 6·9 | 1·2 | 0·3 | 1·6 | 2·9 | -2·8 |
| 0·1 | Cilfyndd | 5·8 | 3·6 | -1·0 | -1·7 | -1·4 | 0·5 | -5·0 |
| 4·4 | Culdrose | 7·9 | 6·3 | 2·1 | 4·3 | 6·6 | 3·3 | 0·3 |
| 2·0 | Exeter | 7·6 | 5·7 | 0·9 | 0·0 | 1·5 | 1·9 | -3·4 |
Posters warning of the AIDS danger were circulated at the same time for prominent display in service units.
Since last summer AIDS warnings have been incorporated in all drug education briefing for service personnel.
Comprehensive briefing is also given by medical staffs to service personnel serving, or about to deploy, overseas on the dangers of human immunodeficiency virus infection. The surgeon general's staff has also issued through the medical chain of command, for distribution to all medical officers, DHSS booklets, 1, 2 and 3 "Information and Guidance on AIDS on handling of HIV anti-body positive cases".
Meteorological Office
asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list all the Meteorological Office weather stations, indicating (a) minimum night temperatures, (b) daily mean temperatures and (c) weekly mean temperatures for the weeks 5 January to 11 January and 12 January to 18 January 1987, respectively.
[pursuant to his reply, 21 January 1987]: The Meteorological Office receives temperature data on a regular basis from some 600 locations in the United Kingdom. About 75 per cent. of these are manned by voluntary co-operating observers who submit their data only monthly in retrospect. Of the remaining 150 or so stations, a number either do not return observations for more than five days in each week, or are demographically unrepresentative. Moreover, to extract some 4,500 values manually to meet the hon. Member's criteria would involve disproportionate effort and expense.However, data from the 67 observing stations participating in the DHSS exceptionally cold weather payments scheme, which are readily available in the format requested by the hon. Member, are provided in the tables for the weeks 5 to 11 and 12 to 18 January 1987. The minimum night temperatures for the same stations have been separately provided by manual extraction.e
Weekly means
| Local office name
| Monday
| Tuesday
| Wednesday
| Thursday
| Friday
| Saturday
| Sunday
|
| 0·1 | Lyneham | 5·8 | 3·8 | 0·9 | -1·4 | -2·0 | -0·3 | -6·1 |
| 3·3 | Mumbles | 6·9 | 5·6 | 3·2 | 3·1 | 2·9 | 3·3 | -2·3 |
| 0·3 | Okehampton | 5·1 | 3·0 | -1·0 | -0·8 | 1·7 | 0·4 | -6·0 |
| 1·4 | Rhoose | 6·9 | 4·7 | 1·5 | -0·3 | -0·2 | 1·4 | -4·2 |
| 3·5 | St. Mawgan | 7·8 | 6·6 | 1·1 | 2·3 | 5·8 | 3·4 | -2·3 |
| 0·6 | Trawsfynydd | 4·6 | 3·9 | 1·0 | -0·5 | -0·5 | 0·3 | -4·8 |
| 2·5 | Valley | 7·0 | 6·2 | 2·0 | 0·9 | 2·3 | 2·1 | -3·1 |
| 1·0 | Yeovilton | 6·8 | 5·7 | 0·3 | -1·6 | -1·1 | 1·1 | -4·2 |
| 0·2 | Brize Norton | 6·1 | 4·9 | 0·5 | -1·9 | -2·0 | -0·3 | -4·8 |
| 0·5 | Boscombe Down | 6·0 | 4·3 | 0·3 | -1·3 | -1·3 | 0·5 | -4·9 |
| 1·0 | Bournemouth AP | 6·6 | 4·0 | 0·1 | -0·9 | -1·4 | 1·5 | -4·0 |
| 3·6 | Mount Batten | 8·5 | 6·6 | 2·3 | 2·4 | 4·7 | 2·5 | -2·0 |
| -0·3 | Easthampstead | 6·5 | 3·6 | -1·1 | -2·0 | -4·0 | 0·0 | -5·0 |
| 0·5 | Gatwick AP | 6·6 | 4·4 | 0·6 | -2·7 | 0·0 | 0·0 | -5·0 |
| 0·6 | Herstmonceux | 6·3 | 3·4 | 1·4 | 1·3 | -0·1 | -0·1 | -5·8 |
| 0·9 | Manston | 5·5 | 4·3 | 2·2 | 0·5 | -1·3 | -0·4 | -4·8 |
| 2·2 | Southampton WC | 7·3 | 5·3 | 1·8 | 1·3 | 1·3 | 1·8 | -3·6 |
| 1·1 | Heathrow AP | 6·8 | 4·6 | 1·5 | -1·7 | 0·2 | 0·5 | -4·3 |
| -0·1 | Stansted | 5·3 | 3·4 | 0·1 | 0·0 | -2·7 | -1·2 | -5·8 |
| 0·0 | Coltishall | 4·5 | 3·9 | 2·8 | -0·8 | -2·2 | -2·9 | -5·3 |
| -0·5 | Marham | 4·8 | 3·1 | 0·8 | -1·7 | -1·9 | -1·6 | -7·2 |
| 0·0 | Wyton | 5·9 | 3·1 | 0·3 | 0·0 | -1·5 | -1·5 | -6·0 |
| -0·8 | Wattisham | 4·5 | 2·5 | 0·0 | -1·5 | -2·5 | -2·0 | 7·0 |
| -0·2 | Honington | 4·9 | 2·6 | 0·5 | 0·5 | -1·5 | -2·0 | -6·7 |
| -0·2 | Bedford RAE | 5·3 | 3·3 | 0·6 | -0·8 | -2·0 | -1·5 | -6·3 |
| 0·1 | Birmingham AP | 6·2 | 3·4 | 0·8 | -1·9 | -2·0 | -0·5 | -5·4 |
| -0·2 | Shawbury | 6·1 | 3·8 | 0·1 | -3·2 | -2·8 | 0·1 | -5·3 |
| -0·1 | Watnall | 5·0 | 3·2 | 1·6 | -0·9 | -2·4 | -1·3 | -5·8 |
| 0·3 | Coningsby | 5·1 | 3·4 | 0·8 | 0·4 | -2·2 | -0·6 | -5·1 |
| -0·3 | Binbrook | 3·8 | 2·3 | 1·1 | -0·5 | -1·8 | -1·2 | -5·3 |
| 0·5 | Boulmer | 4·1 | 3·4 | 2·5 | -0·3 | -1·0 | -1·4 | -3·6 |
| 0·0 | Leeming | 4·9 | 2·9 | 2·5 | -1·4 | -2·4 | 1·4 | -4·8 |
| 0·6 | Leeds WC | 5·2 | 3·2 | 2·8 | 0·0 | -1·3 | -1·0 | -4·8 |
| 0·7 | Tynemouth | 4·3 | 3·2 | 1·9 | -0·3 | -0·3 | -0·7 | -3·0 |
| 0·4 | Finningley | 6·0 | 3·6 | 2·0 | -0·3 | -2·3 | -0·9 | -5·0 |
| 0·3 | Whitby CG | 4·4 | 3·8 | 3·3 | -2·4 | -0·6 | -2·1 | -3·9 |
| 0·8 | Aughton | 6·2 | 3·6 | 1·1 | -0·8 | -0·6 | 0·5 | -4·5 |
| 0·6 | Blackpool AP | 6·8 | 4·6 | 1·6 | -2·5 | -2·0 | 0·6 | -4·6 |
| 1·2 | Eskmeals | 6·9 | 4·0 | -0·3 | 0·3 | -0·3 | 1·4 | -3·6 |
| 0·8 | Manchester AP | 5·4 | 3·6 | 1·5 | -1·0 | 0·3 | 0·5 | -4·5 |
| -0·2 | Carlisle | 5·4 | 2·5 | -0·5 | -2·0 | -1·4 | -0·4 | -4·8 |
| 2·0 | Aldergrove | 5·0 | 3·9 | -0·3 | 0·0 | 3·1 | 3·5 | -0·8 |
| 1·9 | Carrigans | 4·7 | 3·3 | 0·0 | 0·1 | 3·3 | 3·5 | -0·9 |
| 2·2 | Carmoney | 4·9 | 4·6 | 0·9 | 1·8 | 2·5 | 1·8 | -0·8 |
| 1·5 | Lisburn | 5·1 | 3·5 | -0·8 | -0·1 | 0·6 | 3·7 | -0·6 |
Minimum temperature week 2 (5 January 1987 to 11 January 1987)
| |||||||
Monday
| Tuesday
| Wednesday
| Thursday
| Friday
| Saturday
| Sunday
| |
| Aberdeen AP | -0·2 | 0·8 | 1·3 | -3·9 | -7·8 | -7·5 | -5·6 |
| Dumfries | 4·6 | 1·3 | -1·2 | -6·7 | -7·7 | -3·5 | -7·0 |
| Edinburgh AP | 1·1 | 1·6 | -5·7 | -7·6 | -7·2 | -6·2 | -6·3 |
| Eskdalemuir | 1·8 | 0·6 | -2·6 | -9·8 | -8·1 | -4·1 | -9·0 |
| Fort William | 2·0 | 0·8 | -4·1 | -7·8 | -5·1 | -3·7 | -2·5 |
| Glasgow AP | 1·7 | 0·6 | -5·5 | -9·2 | -5·0 | -0·8 | -4·3 |
| Kinloss | 0·7 | 0·9 | 0·9 | -5·9 | -7·2 | -7·4 | -6·0 |
| Kirkwall | 1·0 | 1·8 | 1·1 | 1·5 | -0·8 | 0·3 | -3·4 |
| Lerwick | 1·0 | 1·0 | 0·4 | 1·1 | 1·9 | 0·0 | -3·1 |
| Leuchars | 0·6 | 1·8 | -2·8 | -6·8 | -6·5 | -4·1 | -3·7 |
| Machrihanish | 2·8 | 4·1 | -4·2 | -2·4 | -0·6 | 1·8 | -2·0 |
| Prestwick | 2·9 | 2·1 | -5·9 | -6·2 | -1·3 | -0·2 | -5·8 |
| Stornoway | 1·1 | 2·1 | 1·0 | -0·7 | 2·0 | -3·1 | -2·7 |
| Withorn | 5·7 | 1·8 | -3·0 | -4·6 | 1·0 | -0·3 | -3·0 |
| Wick | 0·3 | 0·2 | 0·4 | -2·9 | -2·8 | 0·3 | -1·6 |
| Aberporth | 5·2 | 5·1 | -0·8 | -1·2 | -0·5 | 1·6 | -4·4 |
| Brawdy | 5·5 | 4·3 | -2·5 | -2·8 | -1·4 | 2·0 | -4·2 |
| Bristol | 6·6 | 5·4 | 1·8 | -2·8 | -1·4 | 1·1 | -5·0 |
| Chivenor | 6·9 | 5·8 | -2·3 | -3·2 | -2·8 | 2·3 | -3·7 |
| Cilfynydd | 5·0 | 2·5 | -6·5 | -4·6 | -4·1 | 0·0 | -5·9 |
| Culdrose | 6·9 | 4·5 | -1·4 | 1·4 | 3·8 | 1·4 | -0·2 |
| Exeter | 6·5 | 3·7 | -2·4 | -5·0 | -3·5 | 0·8 | -5·0 |
| Lyneham | 4·2 | 2·5 | -1·5 | -5·4 | -5·3 | -0·9 | -8·3 |
| Mumbles | 6·4 | 4·6 | 0·5 | 0·9 | 1·6 | 2·9 | -3·0 |
| Okehampton | 4·2 | 2·1 | -3·8 | -3·8 | -2·2 | 0·3 | -7·1 |
| Rhoose | 5·6 | 2·7 | -2·3 | -4·0 | -3·4 | 0·7 | -5·4 |
Monday
| Tuesday
| Wednesday
| Thursday
| Friday
| Saturday
| Sunday
| |
| St. Mawgan | 6·7 | 5·7 | -2·2 | -1·6 | 2·7 | 2·0 | -2·8 |
| Trawsfynydd | 3·4 | 2·3 | -2·2 | -3·5 | -3·5 | -0·5 | -6·2 |
| Valley | 6·1 | 5·5 | -1·7 | -2·8 | -1·3 | 1·2 | -4·4 |
| Yeovilton | 4·9 | 4·1 | -3·4 | -6·4 | -6·2 | 0·7 | -6·1 |
| Brize Norton | 4·2 | 2·7 | -2·5 | -5·8 | -5·4 | -1·1 | -6·5 |
| Boscombe Down | 4·4 | 2·0 | -2·4 | -5·9 | -4·5 | 0·0 | -6·5 |
| Bournemouth AP | 5·0 | 3·3 | -3·6 | -6·9 | -6·4 | 0·5 | -6·1 |
| Mount Batten | 7·5 | 5·4 | 0·0 | -1·2 | 1·5 | 1·2 | -3·0 |
| Easthampstead | 5·0 | 2·7 | -4·8 | -6·3 | -6·0 | -0·9 | -7·0 |
| Gatwick AP | 5·2 | 3·1 | -1·5 | -5·1 | -2·8 | -1·2 | -5·7 |
| Herstmonceux | 5·5 | 0·7 | -0·5 | -4·0 | -3·5 | -1·4 | -6·9 |
| Manston | 3·5 | 3·5 | 1·4 | 0·2 | -4·7 | -1·9 | -5·4 |
| Southampton WC | 6·1 | 3·5 | -0·5 | -2·5 | -1·9 | 1·0 | -5·1 |
| Heathrow AP | 4·9 | 3·1 | -1·4 | -3·5 | -2·8 | -0·5 | -5·7 |
| Stansted | 3·3 | 2·3 | -2·8 | -3·6 | -6·3 | -2·0 | -7·7 |
| Coltishall | 2·1 | 2·6 | 0·2 | -1·8 | -5·8 | -4·3 | -5·8 |
| Marham | 2·3 | 1·7 | -2·6 | -4·5 | -5·0 | -2·0 | -9·8 |
| Wyton | 4·1 | 1·1 | -3·0 | -2·5 | -3·9 | -2·0 | -8·0 |
| Wattisham | 2·5 | 1·2 | -2·4 | -2·5 | -5·3 | -2·2 | -9·0 |
| Honington | 2·9 | 1·2 | -2·5 | -1·8 | -3·8 | -2·2 | -8·7 |
| Bedford RAE | 3·2 | 2·1 | -2·1 | -3·7 | -4·8 | -1·9 | -8·6 |
| Birmingham AP | 4·4 | 2·0 | -2·2 | -6·8 | -5·2 | -1·3 | -7·4 |
| Shawbury | 4·7 | 2·5 | -3·5 | -8·6 | -7·2 | -0·5 | -6·9 |
| Watnall | 3·3 | 2·1 | -0·6 | -3·8 | -5·8 | -1·7 | -6·8 |
| Coningsby | 3·0 | 2·1 | -1·6 | -2·1 | -5·8 | -1·4 | -6·4 |
| Binbrook | 1·9 | 1·4 | -0·8 | -2·7 | -4·2 | -1·7 | -6·2 |
| Boulmer | 2·1 | 2·5 | 1·2 | -3·4 | -4·4 | -3·8 | -5·0 |
| Leeming | 3·6 | 2·2 | 1·0 | -5·4 | -5·2 | -3·0 | -5·4 |
| Leeds WC | 3·6 | 2·1 | 1·2 | -3·4 | -3·5 | -1·9 | -5·8 |
| Tynemouth | 3·0 | 2·6 | 0·3 | -2·3 | -3·4 | -3·0 | -4·0 |
| Finningley | 4·5 | 2·6 | -0·1 | -5·0 | -5·5 | -2·0 | -6·1 |
| Whitby CG | 2·6 | 2·3 | 1·2 | -2·0 | -4·3 | -4·8 | -5·0 |
| Aughton | 5·5 | 2·4 | -0·5 | -2·6 | -2·8 | 0·0 | -5·8 |
| Blackpool AP | 6·1 | 3·7 | -0·6 | -6·6 | -6·4 | -0·1 | -6·5 |
| Eskmeals | 6·7 | 3·2 | -5·2 | -4·2 | -3·4 | 1·1 | -5·6 |
| Manchester AP | 4·3 | 2·4 | -1·0 | -4·0 | -2·5 | 0·4 | -5·6 |
| Carlisle | 5·0 | 1·0 | -3·5 | -6·1 | -5·4 | -2·4 | -6·5 |
| Aldergrove | 3·4 | 2·3 | -5·3 | -4·7 | 0·7 | 3·1 | 1·2 |
| Carrigans | 2·8 | 1·0 | -3·5 | -3·9 | 0·9 | 2·1 | 1·5 |
| Carmoney | 3·0 | 3·5 | -1·2 | -1·0 | 0·2 | -0·4 | -1·4 |
| Lisburn | 3·8 | 1·0 | -6·0 | -6·0 | -4·0 | 3·4 | -1·0 |
Week 3 (12 January 1987 to 18 January 1987)
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Daily mean value
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Weekly means
| Local office name
| Monday
| Tuesday
| Wednesday
| Thursday
| Friday
| Saturday
| Sunday
|
| -1·0 | Aberdeen AP | -4·6 | -4·0 | -1·6 | 0·3 | 2·0 | 0·4 | 0·3 |
| T -1·9 | Dumfries | -6·5 | -5·3 | -2·3 | 0·3 | 1·3 | 0·0 | -0·8 |
| -1·3 | Edinburgh AP | -6·1 | -3·1 | -1·5 | 0·5 | 1·8 | -0·3 | -0·5 |
| T -3·4 | Eskdalemuir | -7·8 | -6·0 | -4·3 | -1·1 | 0·1 | -2·0 | -2·4 |
| -1·3 | Fort William | -6·8 | -6·3 | -3·8 | -0·3 | 2·5 | 1·3 | 4·3 |
| -1·2 | Glasgow AP | -5·9 | -4·5 | -2·0 | 0·0 | 1·8 | 1·0 | 1·3 |
| T -2·1 | Kinloss | -7·4 | -5·3 | -4·6 | -1·3 | 0·3 | 0·6 | 2·8 |
| 0·5 | Kirkwall | -2·3 | -1·0 | -0·5 | 1·0 | 2·0 | 2·2 | 2·4 |
| 0·5 | Lerwick | -2·5 | -0·3 | -0·3 | 0·1 | 1·3 | 2·1 | 3·3 |
| -0·7 | Leuchars | -3·8 | -2·4 | -1·5 | 1·2 | 2·1 | 0·6 | -0·9 |
| 0·4 | Machrihanish | -3·6 | -2·9 | -1·3 | 0·8 | 2·2 | 3·0 | 4·3 |
| T -1·6 | Prestwick | -6·8 | -4·8 | -2·6 | 0·1 | 1·3 | -0·3 | 1·8 |
| 1·8 | Stornoway | -2·0 | 0·5 | 0·3 | 1·4 | 2·9 | 4·1 | 5·6 |
| -1·0 | Whithorn | -5·2 | -3·8 | -1·9 | -0·2 | 1·5 | 1·3 | 1·0 |
| 0·9 | Wick | -2·6 | -1·1 | 0·4 | 1·8 | 2·5 | 2·5 | 2·6 |
| T -2·3 | Aberpforth | -6·6 | -5·4 | -2·4 | -1·5 | 0·3 | -0·6 | 0·0 |
| T -2·2 | Brawdy | -6·8 | -6·5 | -3·4 | -1·9 | 0·3 | 1·3 | 1·7 |
| T -2·6 | Bristol | -6·6 | -6·3 | -3·7 | -1·9 | 1·0 | -0·5 | 0·0 |
| T -1·9 | Chivenor | -5·1 | -4·5 | -2·6 | -1·6 | 1·1 | -0·7 | 0·3 |
| T -3·7 | Cilfyndd | -8·3 | -8·1 | -5·1 | -3·6 | -0·6 | 2·1 | -2·3 |
| T -2·4 | Culdrose | -5·0 | -7·7 | -5·0 | -2·3 | 0·1 | 0·9 | 2·3 |
| T -2·8 | Exeter | -6·9 | -6·3 | -4·8 | -2·4 | 0·7 | -0·3 | 0·6 |
| T -4·6 | Lyneham | -9·3 | -8·9 | -5·8 | -3·8 | -0·8 | -2·1 | -1·5 |
| T -1·8 | Mumbles | -5·3 | -5·9 | -2·5 | -1·3 | 1·1 | 0·7 | 0·6 |
| T -5·2 | Okehampton | -9·8 | -9·1 | -6·7 | -2·4 | -2·3 | -2·4 | -0·6 |
| T -3·2 | Rhoose | -7·3 | -7·0 | -3·8 | -2·6 | 0·4 | -1·3 | -0·8 |
| T -2·2 | St. Mawgan | -5·8 | -5·8 | -4·2 | -2·1 | 0·5 | 0·8 | 1·6 |
| T -3·2 | Trawsfynydd | -7·9 | -6·6 | -3·5 | -2·0 | -1·9 | -0·1 | 0·0 |
Weekly means
| Local office name
| Monday
| Tuesday
| Wednesday
| Thursday
| Friday
| Saturday
| Sunday
|
| -0·9 | Valley | -5·1 | -4·3 | -1·6 | -0·1 | 1·4 | 1·2 | 2·4 |
| T -3·3 | Yeovilton | -7·3 | -7·0 | -5·8 | -2·7 | 0·6 | -0·4 | -0·6 |
| T -4·1 | Brize Norton | -8·5 | -7·4 | -5·1 | -2·9 | -0·4 | -2·4 | -1·9 |
| T -4·1 | Boscombe Down | -8·4 | -7·4 | -5·1 | -3·4 | -0·6 | -1·8 | -1·6 |
| T -3·3 | Bournemouth AP | -7·8 | -6·9 | -4·9 | -2·8 | 0·0 | -0·7 | -0·4 |
| T -1·8 | Mount Batten | -5·5 | -5·5 | -3·4 | -1·9 | 0·8 | 1·4 | 1·7 |
| T -4·5 | Easthampstead | -10·1 | -8·8 | -5·0 | -2·9 | -0·6 | -1·8 | -2·2 |
| T -4·2 | Gatwick AP | -8·8 | -7·4 | -4·9 | -2·1 | -1·2 | -2·8 | -2·4 |
| T -4·7 | Herstmonceux | -10·0 | -8·6 | -5·8 | -2·2 | -1·0 | -2·8 | -2·8 |
| T -3·7 | Manston | -6·8 | -6·1 | -4·1 | -2·0 | -1·7 | -2·9 | -2·4 |
| T -3·1 | Southampton WC | -7·0 | -6·4 | -4·8 | -2·3 | 0·1 | -0·6 | -0·4 |
| T -3·5 | Heathrow AP | -7·5 | -6·2 | -4·7 | -2·3 | -0·5 | -1·4 | -1·6 |
| T -4·3 | Stansted | -9·2 | -7·4 | -5·1 | -2·5 | -1·0 | -2·1 | -2·6 |
| T -3·0 | Coltishall | -6·3 | -6·6 | -3·6 | -2·4 | 0·3 | -1·1 | -1·3 |
| T -4·1 | Marham | -10·4 | -8·5 | -3·5 | -2·3 | -0·1 | -2·6 | -1·6 |
| T -4·5 | Wyton | -9·0 | -9·0 | -4·1 | -2·4 | -0·7 | -3·8 | -2·2 |
| T -4·1 | Wattisham | -9·2 | -7·3 | -4·6 | -2·9 | -1·0 | -1·6 | -1·9 |
| T -4·3 | Honington | -9·6 | -8·6 | -4·2 | -2·5 | -0·1 | -3·5 | -1·7 |
| T -5·2 | Bedford RAE | -9·6 | -8·8 | -4·4 | -3·1 | -3·3 | -4·4 | -2·8 |
| T -4·8 | Birmingham AP | -7·4 | -8·9 | -3·4 | -2·3 | -0·3 | -5·8 | -5·0 |
| T -4·3 | Shawbury | -9·0 | -8·4 | -3·0 | -1·9 | 0·6 | -4·9 | -3·4 |
| T -4·0 | Watnall | -7·6 | -8·8 | -3·4 | -2·4 | -0·5 | -1·8 | -3·3 |
| T -3·0 | Coningsby | -7·0 | -7·3 | -2·4 | -1·4 | 0·6 | -1·7 | -1·9 |
| T -3·3 | Binbrook | -6·5 | -7·7 | -3·5 | -1·3 | 0·1 | -1·4 | -2·6 |
| -0·9 | Boulmer | -3·8 | -3·3 | -1·2 | 1·1 | 2·4 | 0·6 | -2·0 |
| T -2·5 | Leeming | -7·1 | -5·0 | -2·3 | -0·3 | 0·7 | -0·1 | -2·4 |
| T -2·3 | Leeds WC | -6·4 | -4·5 | -3·0 | -0·4 | 0·5 | 0·0 | -2·3 |
| -0·5 | Tynemouth | -3·1 | -2·6 | -0·8 | 1·2 | 2·1 | 1·3 | -1·6 |
| T -2·8 | Finningley | -7·4 | -6·6 | -2·3 | -0·6 | 0·4 | -0·8 | -2·5 |
| T -1·7 | Whitby CG | -4·3 | -4·1 | -2·5 | 0·7 | 0·5 | 0·3 | -2·4 |
| T -2·5 | Aughton | -6·8 | -5·5 | -2·7 | -0·6 | 0·9 | -0·9 | -2·0 |
| T -2·1 | Blackpool AP | -6·6 | -4·6 | -1·8 | 0·0 | 1·0 | -0·8 | -1·8 |
| -1·2 | Eskmeals | -5·8 | -4·1 | -1·8 | 0·4 | 2·1 | 0·4 | 0·4 |
| T -2·6 | Manchester AP | -6·8 | -5·3 | -2·4 | -0·9 | 0·6 | -0·9 | -2·5 |
| T -2·1 | Carlisle | -6·1 | -5·6 | -2·8 | 0·1 | 1·6 | 0·1 | -1·7 |
| 0·0 | Aldergrove | -4·5 | -4·0 | -1·1 | 0·5 | 1·7 | 3·7 | 4·0 |
| -0·6 | Carrigans | -4·5 | -5·3 | -2·2 | -0·3 | 1·4 | 2·6 | 3·4 |
| -0·2 | Carmoney | -4·1 | -3·8 | -1·5 | 0·2 | 1·0 | 3·2 | 3·3 |
| 0·3 | Lisburn | -4·0 | -3·5 | -1·0 | 0·3 | 2·1 | 4·1 | 4·5 |
Minimum temperature week 3 (12 January 1987 to 18 January 1987)
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Monday
| Tuesday
| Wednesday
| Thursday
| Friday
| Saturday
| Sunday
| |
| Aberdeen AP | -6·4 | -6·8 | -4·6 | -1·8 | 0·8 | 0·0 | -0·8 |
| Dumfries | -9·0 | -9·8 | -6·1 | -1·8 | 0·2 | -1·1 | -2·1 |
| Edinburgh AP | -9·3 | -6·8 | -5·1 | -1·4 | 1·0 | -1·4 | -2·6 |
| Eskdalemuir | -9·6 | -9·1 | -8·6 | -3·0 | -0·5 | -2·7 | -4·5 |
| Fort William | -9·7 | -10·2 | -9·0 | -4·0 | 1·0 | -1·8 | 1·4 |
| Glasgow AP | -10·0 | -7·9 | -6·9 | -2·3 | 0·8 | -2·4 | 0·8 |
| Kinloss | -10·9 | -11·5 | -9·0 | -4·4 | -2·1 | -2·0 | -0·1 |
| Kirkwall | -3·7 | -4·5 | -3·5 | -0·9 | 0·4 | 1·4 | 0·9 |
| Lerwick | -3·7 | -4·1 | -2·8 | -2·8 | -1·1 | 0·0 | 2·0 |
| Leuchars | -5·5 | -5·4 | -5·6 | -0·9 | 1·1 | -0·5 | -3·4 |
| Machrihanish | -4·3 | -5·4 | -4·6 | -1·3 | 1·6 | 1·8 | 2·0 |
| Prestwick | -10·0 | -7·9 | -6·9 | -2·3 | 0·8 | -2·4 | 0·8 |
| Stornoway | -3·3 | -3·3 | -2·1 | -1·1 | 1·5 | 1·2 | 3·7 |
| Withorn | -6·4 | -6·5 | -5·1 | -2·5 | 0·6 | 0·5 | 0·0 |
| Wick | -4·1 | -5·2 | -2·3 | -0·5 | 1·1 | 1·3 | 1·0 |
| Aberporth | -8·5 | -8·5 | -4·8 | -4·0 | -0·4 | -3·1 | -1·9 |
| Brawdy | -8·9 | -10·7 | -6·6 | -4·5 | -0·4 | -0·8 | 0·3 |
| Bristol | -8·6 | -9·6 | -7·8 | -5·4 | -0·2 | -2·3 | -1·3 |
| Chivenor | -6·5 | -6·9 | -6·0 | -5·6 | 0·3 | -3·5 | -2·3 |
| Clifynydd | -8·9 | -10·7 | -9·0 | -7·2 | -1·8 | -7·0 | -4·3 |
| Culdrose | -5·0 | -10·9 | -8·8 | -5·6 | -2·4 | -2·7 | -1·7 |
| Exeter | -9·0 | -9·1 | -9·2 | -6·0 | -0·7 | -3·4 | -1·4 |
| Lyneham | -11·5 | -13·2 | -10·3 | -7·4 | -2·3 | -3·1 | -2·6 |
| Mumbles | -6·3 | -8·6 | -5·7 | -4·9 | 0·1 | -0·2 | -0·5 |
| Okehampton | -11·2 | -11·6 | -10·1 | -8·8 | -3·4 | -5·4 | -2·8 |
| Rhoose | -8·7 | -10·3 | -7·4 | -6·5 | -0·6 | -3·0 | -2·6 |
| St. Mawgan | -7·9 | -9·0 | -7·7 | -5·2 | -0·7 | -3·3 | -0·3 |
| Trawsfynydd | -10·4 | -9·9 | -6·6 | -4·5 | -4·4 | -1·8 | -1·6 |
| Valley | -7·5 | -7·2 | -4·5 | -2·7 | 0·5 | -1·6 | 0·6 |
| Yeovilton | -9·7 | -11·2 | -11·3 | -6·7 | -1·0 | -1·5 | -2·0 |
| Brize Norton | -10·8 | -10·9 | -9·3 | -6·6 | -1·7 | -3·7 | -2·9 |
| Boscombe Down | -9·8 | -10·4 | -8·8 | -6·9 | -2·0 | -2·2 | -2·7 |
Monday
| Tuesday
| Wednesday
| Thursday
| Friday
| Saturday
| Sunday
| |
| Bournemouth AP | -10·7 | -9·8 | -8·6 | -6·1 | -1·9 | -1·3 | -1·5 |
| Mount Batten | -7·1 | -8·4 | -6·9 | -5·4 | -0·6 | -2·0 | 0·3 |
| Easthampstead | -13·2 | -13·4 | -8·0 | -6·4 | -2·3 | -2·0 | -3·0 |
| Gatwick AP | -10·7 | -10·3 | -7·9 | -4·5 | -2·8 | -3·7 | -3·2 |
| Herstmonceux | -12·4 | -12·2 | -9·5 | -5·3 | -2·2 | -3·7 | -3·5 |
| Manston | -8·9 | -8·5 | -6·3 | -4·3 | -2·8 | -3·9 | -3·9 |
| Southampton WC | -8·9 | -8·9 | -8·3 | -5·7 | -1·8 | -1·1 | -1·3 |
| Heathrow AP | -8·9 | -9·1 | -8·0 | -5·7 | -2·6 | -1·5 | -2·5 |
| Stansted | -10·5 | -10·4 | -8·0 | -5·5 | -2·6 | -2·4 | -3·4 |
| Coltishall | -8·1 | -9·3 | -6·6 | -6·5 | -1·0 | -1·9 | -1·9 |
| Marham | -14·8 | -12·8 | -6·4 | -6·0 | -1·6 | -4·1 | -2·3 |
| Wyton | -11·6 | -13·8 | -7·1 | -5·5 | -2·6 | -6·1 | -3·2 |
| Wattisham | -11·9 | -9·8 | -7·2 | -6·3 | -2·5 | -2·6 | -2·5 |
| Honington | -12·8 | -12·7 | -6·8 | -6·0 | -1·3 | -5·7 | -2·2 |
| Bedford RAE | -12· | -12·8 | -7·4 | -6·1 | -7·0 | -7·1 | -3·5 |
| Birmingham AP | -9·7 | -13·2 | -6·2 | -5·4 | -1·1 | -9·8 | -8·3 |
| Shawbury | -12·7 | -13·1 | -6·2 | -4·9 | -0·5 | -8·8 | -6·3 |
| Watnall | -9·6 | -13·3 | -6·0 | -5·1 | -1·3 | -2·2 | -4·2 |
| Coningsby | -9·7 | -11·5 | -5·0 | -4·3 | -0·2 | -2·2 | -2·5 |
| Binbrook | -8·4 | -11·8 | -6·7 | -3·9 | -0·6 | -1·4 | -3·2 |
| Boulmer | -5·5 | -6·6 | -4·9 | -1·2 | 1·6 | 0·2 | -2·7 |
| Leeming | -10·2 | -10·2 | -5·5 | -2·4 | 0·1 | -0·5 | -2·7 |
| Leeds WC | -7·9 | -7·3 | -6·6 | -2·2 | -0·2 | -0·1 | -2·6 |
| Tynemouth | -4·9 | -5·0 | -4·2 | -1·1 | 1·5 | 1·0 | -2·6 |
| Finningley | -10·4 | -11·0 | -5·0 | -2·8 | -0·4 | -0·9 | -3·2 |
| Whitby CG | -6·4 | -7·4 | -6·0 | -1·0 | -0·9 | 0·0 | -3·1 |
| Aughton | -8·9 | -8·8 | -5·8 | -2·5 | 0·3 | -2·1 | -3·5 |
| Blackpool AP | -9·0 | -7·8 | -4·7 | -2·1 | 0·3 | -1·9 | -3·6 |
| Eskmeals | -8·1 | -6·9 | -5·0 | -1·8 | 1·2 | -0·6 | -0·9 |
| Manchester AP | -8·7 | -7·8 | -5·1 | -3·3 | -0·2 | -1·8 | -4·7 |
| Carlisle | -7·5 | -9·8 | -7·2 | -2·0 | 1·0 | -0·8 | -4·5 |
| Aldergrove | -6·0 | -6·9 | -4·3 | -1·7 | 1·1 | 1·5 | 1·6 |
| Carrigans | -6·5 | -8·5 | -6·1 | -3·0 | 0·7 | 0·1 | 0·2 |
| Carmoney | -6·0 | -7·0 | -4·8 | -1·6 | 0·0 | 0·4 | -0·4 |
| Lisbury | -5·2 | -6·6 | -3·8 | -1·7 | 1·2 | 1·9 | 2·0 |