HC Deb 05 April 1977 vol 929 cc445-6W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Wales on what date he received detailed legal inquiries from Gwynedd County Council concerning access agreements under Section 14 of the National Parks Act 1949, relative to the Snowdon Estate; and on what date these inquiries were answered by his Department.

Mr. Barry Jones

In the latter part of 1975. As the county council knows, extremely complex legal issues are involved which have entailed widespread consultations. A full reply will be sent to the county council very shortly.

Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received concerning the management of the Snowdon Estate by the Welsh Office; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Barry Jones

We have received no formal representations about the management of the estate, although we understand that verbal representations have been made to the Divisional Land Surveyor, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.