§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many visits were paid to (a) Wales, (b) to the Snowdonia National Park, (c) Merioneth and (d) Coed y Bresni by the Stevens Committee on Mineral Planning Control.
§ Mr. John MorrisInformation about visits will be contained in the committee's report when published.
§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales what research was undertaken by the Stevens Committee on Mineral Planning Control relating to mineral exploration and development in Wales; and if he will publish all such completed research so as to ensure full public discussion of all the issues involved in mineral development.
§ Mr. John MorrisDetails of the research undertaken by the Committee will be contained in its report, which will be published.
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§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales when he received the report by the Committee on Mineral Planning Control; and if he will now announce the Government's views on the aspects of the report relevant to mineral exploration and development in Wales.
§ Mr. John MorrisAn advance copy of the report was submitted in May last. The Government's views on the report will be made known after consideration of the views of the local planning authorities and other interested bodies following publication of the report.