HC Deb 29 May 1962 vol 660 c109W
8. Mr. Skeffington

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs how many of the areas of outstanding natural beauty listed by the Hobhouse Report have now been designated.

Mr. Rippon

The National Parks Commission has made orders designating fourteen areas of outstanding natural beauty; twelve have come into operation following confirmation by my right hon. Friend's predecessors, and he is considering two which have been submitted to him for confirmation.