§ 57. Mr. MOUNTasked what steps the Welsh Commissioners propose to take in the parishes of Llansilin and Rhydycroesan in order to obtain a conclusive expression of their desire to remain within or without the provisions of the Welsh Church Act, in view of the fact that the Commissioners were not satisfied that the votes received in the ballot held in those parishes indicated with sufficient clearness the views of the parishioners?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe Welsh Commissioners inform me that they have this 724 matter under consideration, but have not as yet come to any definite decision.
§ Mr. MOUNTHas the right hon. Gentleman done anything since the first reported ballot, now something like two months ago?
§ Mr. McKENNANo; I understand what the Commissioners have done is that they have left the matter alone for the time being. I understand that to be in accordance with the desire of the hon. Member.
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANAre we to under stand they are leaving the matter alone because they are waiting for the Welsh Church Act (Postponement) Bill?
§ Mr. McKENNANo, Sir, there was a strong protest against the ballot having been taken. In eighteen cases the ballot was completed and in two other cases it was not, and I assumed it would be in accordance with the wishes of the hon. Member that the ballot should not be taken in those two cases. I represented that view of the matter to the Commissioners. The matter is not entirely in my power.
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANMay we understand, then, that nothing is being done or will be done at present?
§ Mr. McKENNAI cannot answer for the Commissioners and say definitely that nothing will or will not be done. I represented to the Commissioners what took place in the House of Commons, and they have given me the answer that I have read, that they have not as yet come to any definite decision as to what they will do in the matter.