HC Deb 03 July 1967 vol 749 c192W
Mr. Jopling

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will specify which local authorities and other interested bodies he intends to consult with a view to establishing a rural development board in the Northern Pennines.

Mr. Peart

In addition to the three Regional Economic Planning Councils in the north of England I intend to consult county councils and district councils in the general area which appears to be prima facie suitable for a Rural Development Board, and a wide range of public bodies and organisations representing the various interests concerned.