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National Parks

Oral Answers to Questions — Land and Natural Resources – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 21 December 1964.

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Photo of Mr Arthur Blenkinsop Mr Arthur Blenkinsop , South Shields 12:00, 21 December 1964

asked the Minister of Land and Natural Resources whether he will make a statement regarding the future of the national parks.

Photo of Mr Frederick Willey Mr Frederick Willey , Sunderland North

I am not yet in a position to make any statement regarding the future of the national parks.

Photo of Mr Arthur Blenkinsop Mr Arthur Blenkinsop , South Shields

Will my right hon. Friend recognise that a great deal of feeling exists in the country that at last we have a Minister with some interest in National Parks and that we expect him to put an end to 12 years of hesitation, of apologies and of nothing being done about this?

Photo of Mr Frederick Willey Mr Frederick Willey , Sunderland North

I am particularly aware of my hon. Friend's concern about this matter, and I can assure him that his expectancy will not be mistaken.

Photo of Mr Frank Hayman Mr Frank Hayman , Falmouth and Camborne

Will my right hon. Friend give special attention to the Dartmoor National Park, where the military seem to be increasing their claims when they ought to be diminishing?

Photo of Mr Frederick Willey Mr Frederick Willey , Sunderland North

I give my hon. Friend an assurance that that will have my attention, but I have to consider the National Parks generally.

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