HC Deb 06 December 1951 vol 494 c2546
42. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will now give recognition to Cardiff as the capital city of Wales.

Sir D. Maxwell Fyfe

I have no power to recognise Cardiff, or indeed any other place, as the capital of Wales.

Mr. Thomas

Am I to understand that the Minister has consulted with the Under-Secretary for Welsh Affairs? Is he further aware that there is an overriding desire throughout Wales—[HON. MEMBERS: "No"]—is he further aware there is an overriding desire in the enlightened parts of Wales, that Cardiff should be recognised?

Sir D. Maxwell Fyfe

If the hon. Member can secure general agreement throughout Wales as to the place which should be its capital, he does not need any puny words of mine.

Mr. Roderic Bowen

Does the right hon. and learned Gentleman agree that he has a far more important problem to exercise his mind in relation to Wales than this Question? Will he agree that, if at any time any question of recognition should arise, at least one place, Aberystwyth, has superior claim?