HC Deb 06 December 1948 vol 459 c26
54. Mr. Hurd

asked the Minister of Agriculture what function will be performed by the advisory committee of 15 persons appointed by the Agricultural Land Commission in connection with the Glanllyn estate in Merionethshire; which of them have practical experience of estate management and farming; what fees they will be paid; and what scale of expenses they will be allowed.

Mr. G. Brown

As the Glanllyn Estate comprises some 30,000 acres of beautiful country, including Bala Lake, in the heart of rural Wales, my right hon. Friend appointed the committee to advise the Welsh Land Sub-Commission on matters relating to amenity or rural life which may arise in connection with the management of the estate. The members were appointed for their knowledge of such matters and not for their practical experience of estate management and farming, with which they will not be concerned. They will be paid no fees but will receive the normal Government rates for travelling expenses and subsistence.

Mr. Hurd

Will the activities of this amenities committee over-ride the ordinary functions of estate management? If so, who will bear the loss?

Mr. Brown

From what I have said and from the terms of reference which were included in the Press notice relating to the appointment of this committee, it is obvious that that cannot arise.