§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales if it is his intention in the reorganisation of the Welsh Water Authority to give representation on the board to conservation and recreational interests or whether these matters will be covered by the five regional local consumers advisory committees; and if it is his intention to continue the fisheries, recreational and amenity advisory committees as non-statutory bodies.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsI intend that the Welsh Water Authority should consist of persons appointed for their personal qualities and—apart from the local authority, land drainage and fisheries members—not to represent particular interests. This would not, of course, preclude the appointment of someone with knowledge and experience of conservation or recreational matters.
It is, however, also my intention that these and other interests should be represented on the local consumer advisory committees. It will be for the new authority to decide which of its existing committees will be abolished as a result of the new organisation but I hope it will eliminate as many as possible.