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Written Answers
3 FEBRUARY 1981
Mr. King: I am discussing this with my colleagues and the chairman of the Development Commission in the context of the review report on the functions and operations of the two bodies and Government policy for assisting rural areas and small firms. I expect to make a statement shortly.
In the meantime I am glad to be able to announce two initiatives which will give immediate help to small firms in rural areas. As from today, COSIRA will be able to act as lenders of last resort throughout rural areas while, in their special investment areas, the Development Commission will be able to finance, jointly with local authorities, the provision of much needed workshops. The first is expected in many cases to make the vital difference between whether or not a new firm starts up or an existing firm continues in existence. The second will help to meet an urgent and increasing demand. These changes will be accommodated within existing cash limits and public expenditure provisions.
Roman Settlement (North Wales)
Mr. Faulds asked the Secretary of State for the Environment, what action he intends to establish and protect the actual area of the long-lost civilian Roman settlement in North Wales following the excavation by treasure-hunters with metal detectors of important archaeological finds in St.Asaph in the Clwyd valley; and what action he intends to protect the site and its material from such haphazard excavation.
Mr. Michael Roberts: I have been asked to reply. The site of recent discoveries of Roman and later objects near Abergele, Clwyd, has been visited by one of my inspectors of ancient monuments, As there is no structural evidence of buildings or burials at the site there is no current question of protection by scheduling, but the matter will be kept under review.
Local Government, Planning and Land Act
Mr. Graham asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will ensure that the annual reports and financial statements to be published by each local authority under the provisions of part II of the Local Government Planning and Land Act 1980 are deposited in the Library.
Mr King [pursuant to his answer, 2 February 1981 c. 53.]: This has not been the practice in the past, and it would not be appropriate to do so now since such documents are primarily intended for a local audience.
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Mr. Hurd: The suggestion was made by my hon. Friend the Member for Howden (Sir P. Bryan) on 28 January-[Vol. 997, c. 952.]. The term was one of a number suggested by the Hong Kong Government as an alternative title for the third category of citizenship. The technical reasons for preparing the term Citizen of the British Dependent Territories have been explained to the Hong Kong Government. No other representations have been received in support of the proposal described by the hon. Member.
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Education and Science
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340|| REAKIRY NO. 51
Burnham Committee 25 FEB 1981
Mr. Skeet asked the Secretary of State Top Education; and Science (1) what are the membership heures for the teaching unions in England and Wales for the purpose of settling representation on the Burnham committee for the most recent year for which data are available;
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(2) how are the membership figures for the separate unions compiled for the purpose of allocating seats on the Burnham committee from teacher associations; and whether he is satisfied with the accuracy of the figures provided.
Dr. Boyson: Relevant membership is not the only criterion taken into account by the Secretary of State when
of determining representation
teachers' associations in the Burnham committees, although it is important.
For the purpose of the revision of membership announced on 20 January 1981—[Vol. 996, c. 131]—by my right hon. and learned Friend in answer to my hon. Friend the Member for Wokingham (Mr. van Straubenzee), the teachers' associations were asked to submit membership figures for 31 December 1979, the latest date for which figures were available on a common basis, showing the number of fully paid up members employed as teachers in primary, secondary or special schools maintained by local education authorities in England and Wales or otherwise employed as teachers by such authorities in providing primary or secondary education. Associations were invited to include both qualified and unqualified teachers, whether working in particular establishments or unattached, whether working full-time or part-time; new members were to be included even if they were paying a concessionary rate of subscription. The relevant figures submitted by the associations in accordance with that specification were:
Assistant Masters and Mistresses Association National Association of Head Teachers National Association of Schoolmasters/
61,501
20,044
→ Union of Women Teachers
111,865
National Union of Teachers
250,493
Professional Association of Teachers
16,610
Secondary Heads Association
2,404
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Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs
Hong Kong Citizens (Passports)
Mr. Alfred Morris asked the Lord Privy Seal how many representations he has received in support of the proposal that the passports of Hong Kong citizens should in future bear the words "British (Hong Kong) citizen"; what replies he is sending; and if he will make a statement.
The retention of the National Association of Teachers in Further and Higher Education in membership of the Burnham Primary and Secondary Committee does not rest on numerical considerations.
My right hon. and learned Friend has no reason to doubt the general accuracy of the figures submitted by the teachers' associations.
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