HC Deb 13 December 1945 vol 417 c767W
Mr. Watkins

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many county councils in Wales, who are beneficiaries under the Welsh Church Commissioners Fund, have received approval of their schemes and the names of those schemes which have not been approved.

Mr. Ede

No schemes have yet been formally approved or disapproved, but I hope that, as a result of negotiations which are now in progress, it will be possible for me to approve schemes in respect of all the councils at an early date.

Mr. Watkins

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why it is necessary to extend the powers of the Welsh Church Commissioners for the fourth time.

Mr. Ede

The life of the Commission has been prolonged until the end of 1946 because the Commissioners are still engaged in carrying out their duties under the Welsh Church Acts.