§ 79. Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Minister of Agriculture whether the new River Board for the Usk and Ebbw Rivers has now been established; when the first meeting will be held; who are the members of the Board; and when it will assume its full functions.
§ Sir T. DugdaleYes. The Order constituting the Usk River Board was made on 9th June. Arrangements are being made for a first meeting in the early part of July and the Board will assume its functions on 1st October next. The Board will have 22 members; I will send the hon. Member a list of their names in a few days' time, as soon as all appointments have been made.