§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Secretary of State for Wales what studies were made by his Department of the working of the Pennines Rural Development Board prior to his decision not to proceed with the establishment of a rural development board in Wales.
§ Mr. Gibson-WattMy right hon. and learned Friend was fully informed of the working of the Northern Pennines Rural Development Board through the close contacts built up between it and officials in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. In particular, it was known that this Board, unlike that proposed for Wales, enjoyed the support and good will of the local community.