§ 30. Mr. MANDERasked the Minister of Health if he will state the present position with regard to the preservation 1540 of Dovedale as a national park; and to what extent the matter is being dealt with by the local authorities interested as part of a joint planning scheme?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of HEALTH (Mr. Shakespeare)Action has not been taken up to the present. The local authorities in Dovedale have not passed planning resolutions. The most promising means of approach is the inclusion of the area in that of a joint committee, and my right hon. Friend hopes that at an opportune time the county council will see its way to take steps to this end.
§ Mr. MANDERDoes my hon. Friend intend to take any steps to encourage action on these lines?
§ Mr. SHAKESPEAREI think it is better for the initiative to be taken by the council.