§ 6. Mr. Gwynfor Evansasked the Secretary of State for Wales what proportion of the land of Wales will be included in National Parks in 1970.
§ Mr. George ThomasAbout one-fifth of the area of Wales will be included in National Parks in 1970.
§ Mr. EvansIn view of that very high proportion, would the right hon. Gentleman press for the establishment of the headquarters of the proposed Country-side Commission in one of the Welsh National Parks, manned by Welshmen, with some English advisory committees 1262 to advise them on the English National Parks as suggested in the Western Mail this week?
§ Mr. ThomasEvery organisation is welcome to make its headquarters in Wales and I will never be an impediment to such a step.
§ Mr. Tudor WatkinsWill the advisory committee which is set up for Wales have headquarters in Wales? If so, would my right hon. Friend consider Brecon as the best place?
§ Mr. ThomasCardiff, West, is a desirable resort, too, but I will bear in mind what my hon. Friend says.
§ Mr. Gibson-WattWhy was the Welsh Office not able to get the Government to agree to a separate commission for Wales under the new set-up of the Countryside Commission? This is a matter of some anxiety.
§ Mr. ThomasI can allay the hon. Gentleman's anxiety. There is a Welsh Committee, and Welsh interests will be protected. I will see to that, and, if I do not, my hon. Friend will.