§ Mr. Wyn Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many and what proportion of the members of the Welsh National Water Development Authority are now appointed by him; and how many and what proportion will be appointed by the Welsh Assembly, under the Scotland and Wales Bill.
§ Mr. Alec JonesOut of a total of 35, my right hon. and learned Friend appoints at present the Chairman and 14 members of the Welsh National Water Development Authority—four jointly with the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The provisions of the Scotland and Wales Bill will give the Welsh Assembly power to establish a new constitution for the Authority. Subject to safeguards entrenching the representation of certain English local authorities and one member appointed jointly by my right hon. and learned Friend and the586W Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, it will be for the Assembly to decide what proportion of the membership it will appoint.