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M. Chapman-walker, Managing Director, TWW Ltd, 30 Bouverie Street, London EC4. Has kept in touch with Cardiff continuously, and believes that Pontcanna Farm is bound to be confirmed at the meeting on 11 March. Agrees that there will be no need for the approval of the Ministry. Has been informed that the evidence to be presented at the Local Enquiry is almost certain to lead to a favourable decision concerning the mast. The Welsh Advisory Council is to be represented by Mr Vernon Lawrence, Clerk to the Monmouthshire County Council and Secretary to the Civil Aviation Committee. Mr Kenneth Davies himself will be absent. Huw T. Edwards feels that, if the recipient himself could be present, it would be better than having two or three Welsh members of the Board. Is hopeful that this cannot go wrong. Written in reply to A1/314.

Brigadier H. S. K. Mainwaring, Hafod-y-Coed, St Asaph, Flintshire. Appreciates the fact that the recipient found the time to write so fully. It has been a privilege to work with the recipient as Lord Lieutenant for Flintshire, and he will be sorry to break his connection with the County Advisory Committee. But the writer feels that he is acting correctly, and that these offices should not be carried by the same person for too long. Has examined carefully the existing composition of the Petty Sessional Divisions, and makes a number of suggestions which he hopes will prove helpful. Recommends a number of people whom he would judge to be worthy of sitting on the bench.

Emrys Roberts. Thanks for the letter and for the copy of the letter which the recipient has sent to the Daily Post. Feels sure that, if the recipient stated that Socialism and the co-operative policy of Plaid Cymru were synonymous, then they could win over a number of Socialists into Plaid Cymru, but at the same time Plaid Cymru would lose many of its supporters at the same time. As a Socialist, he was outraged by the attitude of Plaid Cymru towards small children seeking homes during the Second World War. The principle of the policy was totally anti-Socialist and notably visionless as it was a marvellous opportunity to win the support of young English people as backers to the efforts of the Welsh Nation. There is no doubt that this one action has created animosity among many who were previously warm supporters of Plaid Cymru. Wonders whether it would be appropriate in a letter like the recipient's to look back at the tactics of Plaid Cymru generally over recent years. Feels that it is a huge mistake to launch attacks on prominent figures like Jim Griffiths who are widely revered in Wales. Thinks it is also a tactical error to put up Plaid Cymru parliamentary candidates against sitting Labour MPs who are supporters of the Parliament for Wales Campaign. Are there some within Plaid Cymru who pay attention to the growth of the Socialist Party? The ILP is almost wholly responsible for this amazing growth which is almost miraculous. The only way Plaid Cymru is going to win seats in Wales is by enlisting the support of members of the other political parties, and not just one or two but splitting the parties. The only way of achieving this is by taking advantage of the schism in the Labour Party. If he felt that it would benefit Wales if he were to join the ranks of Plaid Cymru, he would do so at once. Early in the new year he proposes to call a conference with the purpose of establishing a parliament on Welsh soil, and he intends to invite to this conference representatives from every country in the world. Feels that the way ahead is as Welshmen of every political party rather than as nationalists. 'Confidential' Welsh For reply see A1/515.

Lord Cilcennin, 5 Rutland Gate, Knightsbridge, London SW7. Feels that it is imperative for the recipient and Sir Grismond Philipps to meet Dr Haydn Williams (chief sponsor of the new TV service for Wales). Is quite willing and happy to arrange this meeting if the recipient is agreeable. If his information is correct, then their prospects are very bright indeed, and it should now be possible to secure a working arrangement with them which would be beneficial to TWW. Regrets his inability to be more explicit at the moment. Had hoped to attend the meeting on Thursday, but he has to stay on at Cardiff, or he would have taken advantage of the meeting to keep the recipient informed.

Sir Ifan Ab Owen Edwards. Rhydwen Williams is on the point of finishing with Granada, but he is being paid lavishly, and is being given six months' salary instead of three. He has worked on his own for about the last five years, and, although he is not perhaps a businessman, he is an artist to the tips of his fingertips. He was offered the opportunity to go to Dr Haydn's Company, but he refused. He has certainly enabled a number of people to make their mark in the world of television. The writer saw the suggestions in the minutes of the Pontcanna Meeting, and he would very much like to secure Sir Ifan's support to find a place for Rhydwen with them and for him to work directly under the leadership of Wyn Roberts. Rhydwen lives at Prestatyn and faces many problems. He would fill to a tee the kind of post which the recipient envisages. Could Sir Ifan invite Rhydwen down to see him? Has already spoken to Wyn about this matter and intends to speak to Bryan. It was good to read that Sir Ifan had been able to spend time at Cardiff to watch programmes. Welsh.

T. Mervyn Jones, Chairman, Wales Gas Board, Snelling House, Cardiff. The writer wishes, on the occasion of his retirement from the Board, to tender his grateful thanks for the friendliness and comradeship of each member and officer who serve the Board from time to time in various ways. The recipient was the ideal leader of the nationalised gas industry within Wales. Regrets that many of his old friends are no longer in the service of the Board. Feels very privileged in the colleagues with whom he has served on the Board. Hopes that he will still be able to attend special occasions as a guest. Written in reply to A1/760.

John Baxter, Managing Director, TWW Ltd. Gives a number of comments which he terms 'Eisteddfod afterthoughts', and reviews the changes which he perceives have taken place in the status of TWW as a result. The award of the chair by TWW was a great asset to the Board, and the fact that Rhydwen Williams won the Crown has helped to place the Rhondda Valleys on a pedestal which they truly deserve. Believes that RW should now be given a completely new status with the Company. Feels sure that the guiding hand of the recipient will prevent the Company from degenerating into a number of small cliques. There is now a need to convince the ITA and Sir Ben Bowen Thomas of the necessity to make their programmes available to the viewing public.

Mr Roys. Felt somewhat unhappy following their talk the other day. There is certainly a need to come to some understanding. Would be very willing to tender his resignation if he felt sure that the service would profit thereby. Outlines the differences which have arisen between the writer and the recipient. Hopes that they will be able to have an improved relationship in future.

Goronwy Roberts, Minister of State for Wales, Welsh Office, 47 Parliament Street, London SW1. Would like to nominate Mr J. O. Jones, MBE, the Secretary of the Anglesey RDC and of the Anglesey Tourist Council, to be the nominee from the recipient's department on their new Board. Otherwise the new Board has now been fully constituted, and they are very anxious that it should hold its first meeting in January. Would welcome the names of their representatives fairly soon.

Knows that Wyn Roberts has mentioned the Llangollen Eisteddfod to the recipient, and Huw T. Edwards writes only as a Vice-President who is tremendously interested in it. Any assistance which the recipient can provide will be much appreciated. Does not feel the need to write further.

Percy Jones JP, Glasllwch House, Newport, Monmouthshire. Encloses a copy of a letter which he has sent to Colonel Harry Llewellyn (see A2/158). Feels certain that Harry Llewellyn did not intend to hurt the recipient. Considers that it is important that the friendship between Harry Llewellyn and the recipient should be maintained. Harry Llewellyn values the recipient most highly. 'Private and Confidential'.

Lt Col. H. M. Llewellyn, Llanvair Grange, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. Percy Jones was somewhat hurt by the recipient's reference to Rolls Royce. Percy Jones regards the recipient as having been brought up in a somewhat different way from him. 'He regards you as one of the old Welsh aristocracy, but he started as a shop assistant and to have acquired a Rolls Royce deservedly is regarded by him as a mark of distinction, not to himself so much as to his mother and father'. The recipient should write to Percy Jones in an attempt to heal the wound.

Wilfred Fienburgh, The Labour Party, Transport House, Smith Square, London SW1, to Mrs Eirene White. Gives figures for the use of the Party Chairman which should be of some value in the debate against Summers. Gives details of unemployment in various industries, details of share-holding in John Summers and of the dividends paid by the company as compared with the dividends paid by comparable companies.

G. W. Madoc Jones, Hon. Secretary of Plaid Ryddfrydol Cymru (The Liberal Party of Wales) to Dr R. Tudur Jones. Thanks for the letter and the readiness to co-operate. It is likely that they will now hold a straight public meeting, but he will write again should a seiat holi be confirmed. He heartily regrets the 'quite fratricidal strife' which exists between Plaid Cymru and the Welsh Liberals, and would do anything to put an end to it. But in the meantime the struggle must continue, and he encloses a copy of the current Newsletter (A3/15a). He is not the only one who yearns that these differences could be ended for the benefit of Wales, but it would seem that certain insuperable obstacles still exist. The day may arrive when they will disappear.

Merfyn Pike, Home Office, Whitehall, London SW1 to Cledwyn Hughes. The recipient recently telephoned the writer's office about Emyr Llewelyn Jones, who was sentenced at the Carmarthen Assizes to twelve months' imprisonment for causing an explosion at the site of the Tryweryn Reservoir, and is currently a prisoner in Haldon Camp open prison. Has considered the case carefully, but the Home Secretary would not feel justified in recommending any interference with the sentence imposed by the court. Jones, like all convicted criminals, is allowed to write and to receive one letter a week - an allowance which applies to both open and closed prisons. If he has a special reason to wish to write an additional letter, he may apply to the governor who has discretion to grant such a discretion.

Lyn Evans, Welsh Office, Arlbee House, Greyfriars Place, Cardiff, to John Baxter, Managing Director, TWW Ltd, 207 Sloane Street, London SW1. The Welsh Committee of the Authority met on the previous Friday. Gives an account of the views and thinking of the Committee on certain matters: the relationship between the Committee, TWW and its Welsh Board; the implementation of the programmes for Wales; the advent of Channel 7; the coverage of the projected five hours of Welsh language programmes; the importance of news bulletins; and the absence of drama productions in the Welsh language. Is anxious that the fullest possible consultation should take place between the writer and TWW. Suggests a preliminary meeting with Wyn Roberts when the writer could expand on some of the points which he has raised and respond to any questions which they might provoke. Other matters, too, need to be dealt with, including the question of overlaps with BBC Welsh programmes. These, too, might be discussed at the meeting.

Miss Jennie Lee, House of Commons, London SW1 to Jack Hylton, Jack Hylton Ltd, Adelphi Theatre, Strand, London WC2. Is most grateful to the recipient and to all the others who have contributed to the film about Nye. She had dreaded seeing the film, but it proved to be a solace to see something of his personality, work and values set out so honestly. The portrayal of his early years is obviously the work of men and women who shared many of Nye's formative experiences. But the picture is less convincing for his later years. This was to be expected because Nye was apt to differentiate between 'out-fighting' and 'in-fighting'. He was himself an 'out-fighter' in so far as he loathed Party meetings, government by conspiracy, and he drew his support from his power to communicate with the mass of ordinary people. It was his obsession with the very real threat of nuclear war that led Nye to agree to share power at the heart of the Labour Party with Hugh Gaitskell with whom he had so little in common both in temperament and outlook. Thus he was forced to participate in 'in-fighting' which meant that he was no longer able to communicate with the public at large. His overriding ambition was to ensure that the Labour Party won the next general election, and he firmly believed that, as Foreign Secretary, he was capable of securing a diffusing of East-West tensions. It is all-important to ensure that posterity inherits a true record. Nye said to the writer during his last phase, 'I believe I can just about save this Party but I shall destroy myself in doing it'. Does not wish to create the impression that Nye was always right. The much quoted phrase 'desiccated, calculating machine' did not constitute a reference to anyone in particular; Hugh Gaitskell had actually vetted the text of the speech before it was delivered. Does not wish to indulge in any petty criticism of the film, and is fully appreciative of all the hard work and sensitive feeling that characterised its production.

[ ], Secretary of the Development Commission, 3 Dean's Yard, London SW1, to the Secretary of the Welsh Tourist and Holidays Board, 7 Park Place, Cardiff. The Welsh Council of Social Service has drawn the attention of the Commissioners to the efforts which are currently being made to stimulate the tourist industry in Wales, most notably the initiatives of the Welsh Tourist Board. It would seem to be desirable that the Rural Community Councils should become more involved in tourism work. Discusses the RCCs and their financial dependence upon the Development Fund. The Commissioners are supportive of the work of the RCCs in relation to tourism. But they would appreciate consultations with the Welsh Tourist Board on its view of the desired role of the RCCs in relation to tourism and on means of administering and financing this support. Would be grateful if the Board could discuss these matters. An informal meeting could certainly be arranged. Copy.

Gwilym Prys Davies, (Morgan, Bruce and Nicholas, Solicitors, 49 Mill Street, Pontypridd), Lluest, Church Road, Tonteg, to Gwilym R. Jones. Thanks for the letter. Encloses six copies of his pamphlet and two of the English one. Outlines the reasons in favour of the setting up of a central council: the desperate need for the reform of local government in Wales; and the new important emphasis on rejuvenating the economic life of the regions outside London and the Midlands. The present aim is to establish a Central Welsh Council elected by the people of Wales, and to assume responsibility for some of the main services of local government. The setting up of such a Council would be a truly important development, and would eventually lead to a major change in the pattern of government of the British Isles. It would act as a bridge between local government and the Parliament at Westminster. Outlines the current arguments which have emerged against the plan - from some MPs, a large number of county councillors in south-east Wales, and Welsh people who fear the principle of Welsh nationalism. In spite of all this opposition, the writer believes that promising moves are happening. Jim Griffiths and Goronwy Roberts are doing their best at the Welsh Office. The primary officials of the Labour Party in Wales are excellent and are doing all they can to prepare the party members for the development. The writer is attempting to ensure that the dialogue is effective. He intends to attend a number of Labour Party meetings at divisional level. There is an over-riding need to create an influential public feeling in favour of a Central Council. When the White Paper sees the light of day, there will be a need to organise a Public Conference, if not a petition. The problem is who is going to organise the work. Cymru Fydd is not a charity and cannot undertake the work. Could the Cymmrodorion perhaps be persuaded to act? Agrees that it would be a mistake to launch a movement from a parliamentary base. It would also be an error to present the Council as some kind of Parliament. Rather, the Council should be regarded as an evolution which has grown naturally from the aspirations of the Welsh people for better local government and an improved economic life. The establishment of the Council would be a real break-through. It would need to be controlled by the best talents of the political parties. There would be a need for hard work to strengthen it and also to demand more devolution for the Welsh Office. The last step would be to appeal for the transfer the powers of the Welsh Office to the Central Council. If that were to happen, they would have reached some kind of federal constitution. The writer believes that all this is constitutionally possible within his lifetime. Welsh.