HC Deb 16 February 1954 vol 523 c190W
64. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government the reason for his delay in designating the Brecon Beacons as a National Park; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Marples

The National Parks Commission have not submitted an order to my right hon. Friend designating the Brecon Beacons. They have discretion in choosing areas for designation as parks and in deciding the order in which they should be taken, and he sees no reason to interfere with it here.

Mr. Llewellyn

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government when he anticipates that the Brecon Beacons will be designated as a National Park.

Mr. H. Macmillan

It is for the National Parks Commission to decide whether any area should be designated as a park and to determine the order in which selected areas should be designated. Of course, any designation has to be confirmed by the Minister.