26. Mr. Ivor Thomasasked the Minister of Town and Country Planning what plans he has for a new town near Cwmbran, Monmouthshire.
§ The Minister of Town and Country Planning (Mr. Silkin)Following my consultation with the local authorities concerned, I am proceeding with the pre- 1897 paration of the draft designation order for a site for a new town in the neighbourhood of Cwmbran, and I hope shortly to publish the draft Order.
Mr. Ivor ThomasWhile gratified at the attention paid to my birthplace, may I ask can the right hon. Gentleman assure me that there will be a sufficient green belt between this new town and the existing towns of Newport and Pontypool?
§ Mr. SilkinI can give an assurance that we have given the fullest consideration to that particular point, and that we will do our very best.