§ Mr. William Edwardsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) who was consulted about the suitability of Tonfannau Camp as a camp for the Ugandan Asians; when this consultation took place; which local authorities were consulted; and when;
(2) what consultation took place with the Merioneth County Planning Authority prior to the change of use of Tonfannau Camp from a military establishment into a civilian residential establishment; and where this consultation took place.
§ Mr. LaneThe local authorities concerned were informed on 28th September that Tonfannau Camp was to be used as a resettlement centre. Normal consultation was not possible in the emergency created by the arrival of large numbers of refugees.