HC Deb 30 January 1969 vol 776 c358W
Mr. Gower

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what are his latest estimates of the projected approximate sizes and populations of the Welsh new towns at Cwmbran, Monmouthshire, Newtown, Montgomeryshire and Llantrisant, Glamorgan; and what additional new towns development is under consideration for the next two decades.

Mrs. White

The designated area of Cwmbran is 3,157 acres and is planned to accommodate a population of 55,000. The designated area of Newtown is 1,497 acres and is planned to accommodate a population of 13,000. No figures can be given for Llantrisant, for which the consultant's report will not be available until next month. No other new towns are under consideration at present.