HC Deb 05 December 1966 vol 737 cc209-10W
103. Sir Frank Pearson

asked the Minister of Land and Natural Resources whether he is aware of the concern felt by the agricultural community that its interests will not be fully represented on the reformed National Parks Commission; and whether he will bear this in mind when making further appointments.

104. Mr. Peter M. Jackson

asked the Minister of Land and Natural Resources whether he will now announce the membership of the National Parks Commission.

Mr. Willey

I told the hon. Member for Clitheroe (Sir Frank Pearson) on 22nd November that I would be making an announcement about the Commission in a few days.

After consulting my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales, I have appointed Mr. James Fisher, who became a member of the National Parks Commission on 20th June 1966, as Deputy Chairman. At the same time I have appointed Mr. George Howard, who will be known to many hon. Members as a prominent landowner, to be a member of the Commission.

I have arranged that Mr. Jack Long-land will attend all meetings of the Com- mission and will receive papers, as a representative of the Sports Council.