HC Deb 20 March 1957 vol 567 cc379-80
40. Mr. Donnelly

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation the result of his consultations about the establishment of a conservancy authority for Milford Haven.

41. Commander Maitland

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he has reached a decision regarding the setting up of a conservancy authority for Milford Haven.

Mr. Watkinson

The proposal to establish a conservancy authority for Milford Haven has been welcomed by all concerned, and the Government will introduce a Bill in the next Session of Parliament for this purpose.

Mr. Donnelly

May I put two questions to the Minister? The first is, has the right hon. Gentleman come to any decision about the constitution of the conservancy authority and will he bear in mind the importance of having a National Parks representative on it? Secondly, can the right hon. Gentleman say what is to happen while we are waiting for legislation?

Mr. Watkinson

In answer to the first part of the hon. Gentleman's supplementary, the constitution of the authority is under discussion with all the interests concerned, and I am most anxious that it should be as representative as possible. With regard to the second part of the hon. Gentleman's supplementary, I believe he knows that I have already set up a small technical ad hoc committee representing most of the main interests concerned to deal with the immediate problems that may arise until the Bill comes before the House.