HC Deb 28 April 1972 vol 835 cc380-1W
Mr. William Edwards

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many of the inspectors employed by the Welsh Office to conduct public inquiries in Wales car speak Welsh.

Mr. Peter Thomas

Four are Welsh speaking.

Mr. William Edwards

asked the Secretary of State for Wales whether he will insure that Welsh speaking inspectors are appointed to conduct public inquiries in matters affecting large sections of a community in areas where the majority of the population is Welsh speaking.

Mr. Peter Thomas

I will continue to bear this consideration in mind in the appointment of inspectors.

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