§ Lord Balnielasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he is aware that only three of the 10 members of the Welwyn Hatfield Local Committee proposed by the Commission for the New Towns are local councillors; and 197W whether he will give his approval only subject to an increase in this proportion.
§ Mr. John SilkinThe proportion of local councillors is an important factor which I shall take into account in considering the proposals for membership of the Welwyn Hatfield Local Committee which the commission has invited me to approve.