HC Deb 18 July 1968 vol 768 cc256-7W
42. Mr. Tudor Watkins

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what progress there has been in the discussions with the local authorities and the Mid-Wales Industrial Development Association by his Department with reference to the Rhayader Expansion Plan; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. George Thomas

It is now for the focal authorities concerned to submit formal proposals on the basis of the Pilot Study Report. The Welsh Office have arranged a further meeting on 22nd July with the Radnorshire County Council, the Rhayader Rural District Council and the Mid-Wales Industrial Development Association. Procedures for the submission of schemes will be discussed at this meeting.

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