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Written question asked by Lembit Opik (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 29 October 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 November 1997. It was answered by Ron Davies (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 November 1997 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what the status of the Countryside Council for Wales will be under his proposals for the Welsh Assembly.
Answer

Mr. Opik: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what the status of the Countryside Council for Wales will be under his proposals for the Welsh Assembly. [14190] Mr. Ron Davies: The Government's intentions are explained in its White Paper "A Voice for Wales". The Assembly will be able to review a number of non-departmental public bodies, and have the power to reduce their number further or merge them. However, the Countryside Council for Wales will not be subjected to this power in order to maintain its independence and its ability to meet the UK's European and other international obligations in nature conservation. The Assembly will, however, assume all the Secretary of State's responsibilities, including those of funding and appointment, in respect of the Council.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14190; 300 c238W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Devolution Countryside Council for Wales National Assembly for Wales