§ 12. Mr. Watkinsasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs when he will give his approval to the agreement for the setting up of the Joint Advisory Committee to administer the Brecon Beacons National Park; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. H. BrookeI am suggesting to the councils concerned a small amendment to the draft agreement submitted to me. I hope to be able to approve the agreement as soon as I have their replies.
§ Mr. WatkinsWill the Minister expedite this, because it is a rather longstanding problem and local authorities would like to have it settled before next summer so that the National Park can be in real existence?
§ Mr. BrookeYes, I am very anxious that it should be expedited. If local authorities will give me a quick reply to my inquiry, I think we can deal with it very speedily.