§ 47. Mr. LLEWELLYN-JONESasked the Prime Minister whether, having regard to the general desire on the part of the people of Wales for a measure of national autonomy, the Government are prepared to introduce at an early date the necessary legislation for the creation of a separate legislative assembly for Wales with autonomous powers in matters of local concern or, if such a course is not regarded as feasible, whether the Government will consider the possibility of affording facilities for the passage of legislation to give Wales the same 843 advantages and privileges as Scotland enjoys in the matter of separate administration?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI cannot see my way to adopt the hon. Member's suggestions.
§ Mr. LLEWELLYN-JONESHaving regard to the statement in the manifesto of the Labour party before the Election, to the effect that Labour supported the creation of separate legislative assemblies for Scotland, Wales and England—
§ 48. Dr. MORRIS-JONESasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the congestion of business in this House and in view of the claims of Wales to a special department of its own at the seat of government, he will consider at any early date initiating the necessary legislation to create a Secretary for Wales?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI would refer the hon. Member to the answer which I gave on Wednesday last in reply to a question by my hon. Friend the Member for Brecon and Radnor (Mr. Freeman).
§ Dr. MORRIS-JONESIs it not the view of the right hon. Gentleman, as one who represented a Welsh constituency in this House for many years, that Wales has undeniable claims to a Department of its own here?
§ Major GEORGE DAVIESDoes the right hon. Gentlemen realise the disappointment that will be caused to the whole House if we cannot have Welsh days in the same way as we have Scottish days now?