§ 42. Mr. Blenkinsopasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government why he has rejected the establishment of a joint board for the Yorkshire Dales National Park for reasons other than those given in the National Parks Act and whether he consulted the National Parks Commission before making his decision.
§ Mr. PowellThe answer to the second part of this Question is in the affirmative. As regards the reasons for my right hon. Friend's decision, I would refer the hon. Member to the decision letter, of which I am sending him a copy.
§ Mr. BlenkinsopIs the Parliamentary Secretary aware that there has been considerable correspondence on this matter in the Press, The Times, the Manchester Guardian and elsewhere? Would he not agree that experience has shown that a separate joint board is the most desirable form of administration for a national park?
§ Mr. PowellThat depends upon the particular circumstances of the national park concerned.