§ 54. Mr. Tudor Watkinsasked the Secretary of State for Wales what progress there has been in the development of Rhayader, Radnorshire; what consideration he has given to the results of the recent referendum in respect of the road proposals made by his department; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Ifor DaviesA good beginning has been made, and Welsh Office officials will be meeting representatives of the local authorities and other bodies involved tomorrow to consider what further steps can now be taken. My hon. Friend will know that another advance factory is to be built in the town. The by-pass proposals have been published in draft and are at present in the objection period which ends on 7th June. My right hon. Friend has not yet heard from the Rhayader Rural District Council about the referendum which it conducted but he will consider all objections when the58W objection period expires, and if he thinks it necessary will hold a public inquiry.