§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will cause to be published in the English and Welsh languages a pamphlet explaining to the public the functions and powers of the proposed Rural Development Board for Wales.
§ Mr. PeartMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales and I will be glad to bear this suggestion in mind.
§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he 249W will give an assurance that membership of the proposed Welsh Rural Development Board will be confined mainly to persons living in the area of mid-Wales and who are actively connected with agriculture.
§ Mr. PeartThe Act requires a majority of the members to have special knowledge or experience of agriculture or forestry. No requirement is laid down as to where they shall live, but assurances were given in the House that regard would be had to knowledge of local conditions.