Dear Mr …………,

I am presently reading my MSc in Environmental Impact Assessments, EIAs, with the University of Wales, Aberystwyth and am collating information for my thesis, the title of which is "The scoping process in the extractive industry in Malta, a case study for soft stone and hard stone quarries". The aim of this study is to verify if the scoping process, that is, the procedure to identify the key impacts in the quarry industry, could be improved. To achieve this aim, I have designed the enclosed questionnaire which is being sent to members of the Planning Consultative Committee. The opinion of members who sat or are still sitting on other Planning Authority boards and authors of Environmental Impact Assessments and Planning statements and a number of Local Councils is also being sought.

All the information collated from the questionnaire will be used solely for the purpose of my study and only by myself. No direct reference will be made to any person answering the questionnaire.

Please do not hesitate to refrain from answering any question, especially where you think that you do not have the required information or knowledge.

I would be very grateful if you would be able to send back the questionnaire in the self addressed enclosed envelope by Friday the 23^rd January 1998.

In case you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me on 313656 (after 15.00hrs).

Thanking you for your attention.

Yours sincerely

Joe A Doublet

Dear

Reference is made to the questionnaire I sent on the 11^th instant.

I am writing this letter to inform you that to date, I have not yet received any reply from you. I understand that you are a busy person and that you might have limited time to spare, to fill it in. However, it would be greatly appreciated if you could send in the filled questionnaire.

If you feel that you do not have sufficient knowledge to answer the questions, this I a valid reason why you should fill the parts you can and send it back stating the reasons for failing to answer the other questions. This is important for my study.

In case that you would not like to answer any of the questions or feel that you do not have sufficient time to fill it up, I would be grateful if you would send it back, including a short note for abstaining from answering it.

In the event that you have misplaced the questionnaire, please contact me on 313656 (after 15.00hrs) and I will send you another copy.

Your collaboration would be greatly appreciated if you would be able to send back your copy by Friday the 30^th January 1998.

Whilst thanking you for your attention, I look forward to your replies.

Yours sincerely

Joe A Doublet