HC Deb 08 March 1972 vol 832 cc311-2W
25. Mr. David Clark

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many of his appointments to the boards of National Parks are representatives of the trade union movement.

Mr. Peter Walker

It is not my policy to appoint members of national park authorities as representatives of particular organisations. I did however appoint a trade unionist to join the committee to study the future of the national parks.

76. Mr. Russell Kerr

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will move to set up a select committee to investigate the present financing and administration of the National Parks, in view of the fact that the present county-based financial arrangements result in anomalies and fail to reflect the national character of the parks.

Mr. Graham Page

No.

104. Mr. David Clark

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many of his appointees to the boards of National Parks have their residence in the industrial cities or towns of Great Britain.

Mr. Graham Page

Of the members appointed by my right hon. Friend to national park boards and committees twelve live in the major towns and cities.