Cambrian Mountains National Park

HC Deb 17 July 1973 vol 860 cc121-2W

Mr. Roderick

asked the Secretary of State for Wales whether he has yet decided to confirm the Cambrian Mountains National Park (Designation) Order 1972.

Mr. Peter Thomas

I have decided that in view of the considerable opposition to the Countryside Commission's proposals I will not confirm the order. My Department will be having talks with the commission, the Forestry Commission and the local authorities concerned about the possible development of country parks, car parks, picnic sites and other amenities in the area concerned.