HC Deb 18 January 1945 vol 407 c359
58. Sir Geoffrey Mander

asked the Minister of Town and Country Planning if he is now in a position to give particulars with regard to the areas surveyed by his Department as future national parks; and whether a decision has now been taken to accept the recommendation of the Scott Report to set up an authority in the shape of a national park commission equipped with adequate finance and powers.

The Minister of Town and Country Planning (Mr. W. S. Morrison)

As my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary informed the hon. Member on the 18th October last, I intend to publish as soon as possible a report on the subject of National Parks. The matter referred to in the second part of the Question will be considered in connection with that report.

Sir G. Mander

How soon does my right hon. Friend expect to be able to present that report?

Mr. Morrison

I cannot name a date; many Departments are concerned in the matter.

Mr. Loftus

Will there be authority to preserve existing parks and to give them protection, including protection against Government Departments?

Mr. Morrison

That will be a matter for the legislation.

Sir G. Mander

In view of the importance of this matter, I beg to give notice that I will raise it on the Adjournment.