MR. LLEWELYN WILLIAMS (Carmarthen District)To ask the Prime Minister whether the Royal Commission, recently appointed to make an inventory of the ancient and historical monuments, and constructions connected with or illustrative of the contemporary culture, civilisation, and conditions of life of the people of Scotland from the earliest times to the year 1707, and to specify those which seem worthy of preservation, has yet commenced its labours; whether it is the intention of the Government to take steps to preserve the ancient monuments specified by the Commission; and whether he is prepared to recommend the appointment of a similar Commission for the discovery and preservation of ancient and historical monuments in Wales.
(Answered by Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman.) I understand that the Royal Commission on Scottish monuments has not yet begun its labours. The Government must wait for its Report before coming to a decision as to the subject raised in the second part of the Question. With regard to Wales, a country rich in monuments, my right hon. friend cannot make any announcement at the moment, but he will be prepared to consider any 1287 representations that may be made to him on the matter.