HC Deb 21 December 1964 vol 704 c830
3. Mr. Blenkinsop

asked the Minister of Land and Natural Resources whether he will make a statement regarding the future of the national parks.

Mr. Willey

I am not yet in a position to make any statement regarding the future of the national parks.

Mr. Blenkinsop

Will my right hon. Friend recognise that a great deal of feeling exists in the country that at last we have a Minister with some interest in National Parks and that we expect him to put an end to 12 years of hesitation, of apologies and of nothing being done about this?

Mr. Willey

I am particularly aware of my hon. Friend's concern about this matter, and I can assure him that his expectancy will not be mistaken.

Mr. Hayman

Will my right hon. Friend give special attention to the Dartmoor National Park, where the military seem to be increasing their claims when they ought to be diminishing?

Mr. Willey

I give my hon. Friend an assurance that that will have my attention, but I have to consider the National Parks generally.