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range of responses, many concentrating on the practical operation of the proposals. To date, a minority of authorities have written in support. My right hon. Friend I be taking account of the comments received in putting
proposals before the House.
Countryside Review Committee
Mr. Stephen Ross asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he plans to give a considered response to the topic reports produced by the Countryside Review Committee between 1975 and 1980.
Mr. Macfarlane: The Government do not propose to publish a formal response to the various "topic" papers published by the committee-which has now been wound up-but I am pleased to acknowledge the valuable contribution these have made to the continuing debate on the future of the countryside. In its final paper, published in 1979, the committee argued the case for a fundamental review of the landscape and habitat designation system. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has already announced that the Government have no plans to undertake such a review.
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FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH AFFAIRS
Royal Ulster Constabulary (United States Arms
Supplies)
Mr. Michael Brown asked the Lord Privy Seal what further discussions he has had with the United States of America over the supply of arms to the Royal Ulster Constabulary.
Mr. Humphrey Atkins: None.
Iraq (French Arms Sales)
Mr. Moyle asked the Lord Privy Seal whether any representations have been made by Her Majesty's Government to the French Government concerning the sale by the French Government of arms to Iraq; and, if so, what has been the French response.
Mr. Hurd: Her Majesty's Government have made no representations to the French Government concerning the sale by the French Government of arms to Iraq.
Sinai (Peacekeeping Force)
Mr. Moyle asked the Lord Privy Seal whether an official request has been made to Her Majesty's Government to participate in the Sinai peacekeeping force; and whether Her Majesty's Government have made any reply.
Mr. Hurd: Along with a number of other Western countries we have been asked by the United States Government to provide a contribution to the Sinai peacekeeping force. We have been discussing this request with our European partners in the light of the common European policy towards the Middle East set out in the Venice declaration. No reply has yet been made to the request but a decision is expected shortly.
Shanghai (Consulate)
Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy Seal if there are any plans to open a consulate in Shanghai.
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Mr. Hurd: There are no immediate plans to open a consulate in Shanghai. The question is, however, kept under review.
Hong Kong (Governor) nde 292177
Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy Seal if he can now announce the name of the next Governor of Hong Kong.
Mr. Humphrey Atkins: Not yet.
WALES
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Mr. D. E. Thomas asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the percentage of unemployed people for each travel-to-work area in Wales.
Mr. Wyn Roberts: The following table" gives the percentage rates of unemployment at 8 October 1981:
Travel-to-work area
Ebbw Vale
Abertillery
Brynmawr
Tredegar Monmouth Newport
Newbridge HKK ololi
Risca Chepstow Pontypool Abergavenny Blaenavon Cwmbran Aberdare Bargoed Blackwood Pontlottyr Ystrad Mynach Merthyr Tydfil Treharris Pontypridd Ferndale Llantrisant Tonypandy Tonyrefail Treorchy Cardiff
Barry Llantwit Major Penarth Caerphilly Neath Resolven
Port Talbot
Bridgend
Cymmer
Maesteg
Porthcawl
Swansea
Gorseinon Morriston
Pontardawe Ystradgynlais
Aberystwyth Cardigan Carmarthen Fishguard Llandeilo
Llanelli Kidwelly Tumble
Ammanford
Garnant
Per cent.
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