§ Mr. Hoosonasked the Secretary of State for Wales what terms of reference are being given to the consultants who are to advise him for a proposed new town in mid-Wales.
§ Mr. James GriffithsThe consultants are being asked to make proposals for the provision, through the machinery of the New Towns Act, of an economically-viable urban centre in Mid-Wales which, by making available new opportunities for employment and by offering up-to-date shopping services and cultural and other facilities, including facilities for tourists, will arrest and I hope reverse the depopulation of the area and strengthen its economy. Architecturally and culturally the development should have a character in keeping with the area.
§ Mr. Hoosonasked the Secretary of State foe Wales if he will now name the consultants appointed to advise him about the siting or development of a new town.
§ Mr. James GriffithsI have appointed Economic Associates Limited, who are arranging for a report to be made to me by 31st December next.
272WThe Report will be prepared by a team led by Dr. Peter Hall, which will include the Managing Director of Economic Associates Limited, Mr. Tom McKitterick and also Professor John Dunning, Mr. Christopher Forster, Mr. Tom Hancock and Professor Walter Minchinton. Professor W. M. Williams of the University of Wales will act as a consultant and it is hoped that another senior Welsh academic will also join the team.