HC Deb 19 January 1970 vol 794 cc3-4
2. Mr. Probert

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what consideration he has given to the Buchanan proposals submitted for a new town at Llantrisant; and what action he proposes to take.

Mr. George Thomas

I am still considering the views of all the bodies who have been consulted about the proposals.

Mr. Probert

Before my right hon. Friend embarks upon what I consider to be the expensive luxury of creating another conurbation, will be consider the views of his hon. Friends and, indeed, of local authorities in South Wales before coming to a decision?

Mr. Thomas

I can assure my hon. Friend and the local authorities concerned that their views will receive the utmost consideration.

Mr. Michael Foot

Will my right hon. Friend undertake that, before he accepts the scheme in any form, there will be a proper survey of what could be achieved in the old town if the equivalent amount of money were spent in housing and in all other respects? Does my right hon. Friend realise that there is mounting opposition to the whole idea of a new town at Llantrisant?

Mr. Thomas

My hon. Friend may be assured that the well-being of the valleys is a top priority with the Government, and that the facts to which he draws my attention are very much in my consideration.