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Trevor Lloyd Davies, Clerk to Bala UDC, Council Offices, Bala. Thanks for his letter about the reorganisation of local government; is not quite sure why this was sent to him. If it is intended that the letter should come before the Council for Wales and Monmouthshire, it is important for Bala UDC to define what it means when it refers to self-government, Welsh National Business and Local Business coming under the control of Local Authorities. Passing resolutions alone is no longer sufficient, and there is a need to explain in detail the meaning of terms that are in common usage and are still interpreted in different ways by various individuals and authorities.

Trevor [ ], 3 Bodlondeb, Bangor. Thanks for the parcel of 7 September. Returned only last night from a conference at Ruthin. Is still involved in three vacation courses. Has been going through Huw T. Edwards's drafts, and hopes to contact him early in the new term. Everyone is sure to agree with the plea which Huw T. Edwards makes. This plea is likely to shatter the apathy and complacency which prevail. Gives personal news.

Trefor and Mrs Roberts, Grove Cottage, Garnant, Carmarthenshire. They congratulate Huw T. Edwards and wish to thank him for his bravery. They much enjoyed Tros y Tresi. Welsh.

'Tony' [Anthony Berry], 48 Wilton Crescent, London SW1. This is what he owes Huw T. Edwards after the electorate's extraordinary decision, or lack of decision. If only Wales had Home Rule, the Conservatives would have had a nice majority at Westminster. Hopes to see Huw T. Edwards soon.

Tom Williams, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, 55 Whitehall, London SW1. Is glad to learn that Huw T. Edwards is prepared to serve on the Council of Management of the Welsh Land Settlement Society. Feels sure that the appointment of Huw T. Edwards and Alderman Vaughan will broaden the basis of the Council and bring it into closer contact with current trends. Considers the nomination of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Council.

Tom Jones, Area Secretary of the Transport and General Workers' Union, Transport House, Chester Road, Shotton, Chester. Was given a free hand at the last regional committee to deal with Huw T. Edwards's book 'The History of the Union in North Wales'. The proposed funding of the publication of the book. An objection has been raised by Arthur Deakin [the general secretary of the TGWU] to the use of local funds for this purpose. The authority of the General Executive Council may be required. Urged Deakin to allow the Union to be responsible for the publication of Huw T. Edwards's work.

Tom Hooson, Managing Director of Gee and Son Ltd, Chapel Street, Denbigh. Has investigated the persistent allegations of extensive staff discontent, and has discovered simply that there is a vendetta against the manager, Mr Charman, by three people. Most of the staff are quite happy with Mr Charman, and appreciate that the new company is paying union rates of pay to all staff. Discusses the problems which existed with the organisation of the office staff. Has offered a new appointment to Mr Emrys Roberts who was dismissed by the Company in the previous January, but he preferred to accept an appointment elsewhere. The complaints of Miss Ellis. Encloses a copy of the memorandum (A1/332a) which he has prepared for the editorial committee on the question of the resignation of Dr Kate Roberts which he regards as 'light relief from these important frictions': 'My knowledge of Gwilym R. Jones convinces me that we can safely leave him to deal with the weekly grievances of this valuable prima donna!'. Would like to discuss these matters with Huw T. Edwards. Believes that the discontent at the press is 'merely a wild allegation of the three people whose cases I have discussed'. Thinks that the manager should be trained in improved personnel management. The new paper is to begin within five months; hopes that it will generate enough money to strengthen the whole of Gwasg Gee.

Tom Hooson, 25A Norfolk Crescent, London W2. Was very sorry to read the news in The Times. Does not always agree with Huw T. Edwards, but the Council has lost 'a decisive - if provocative! - leader'. Hopes that henceforth Huw T. Edwards will have more time to devote to the Welsh Tourist Board and Y Faner.

Tom Henshaw, Skerries View, Cemaes Bay, Anglesey. Thanks for the letter. Will write to the recipient later on. Written in reply to A1/48.

Tom Henshaw, Skerries View, Cemaes Bay, Anglesey. Takes a great pride in the progress of Huw T. Edwards's career. Hopes that something can be done about 'these military people' who 'seem to glory in trampling us down'. Does not wish to speak out publicly as he rejoices in the existence of a Labour Government. For reply see A2/37.

Tom Henshaw as in A1/48. Would like the Advisory Council to take up the matter of rent from the RAF as indicated in the enclosed correspondence. Lady Megan Lloyd George, MP, did take up the matter, but made little progress. Has heard nothing further from the Superintending Engineer.

Tom [Davies], BBC, Cardiff to EIC [Davies]. Does not like to see the recipient appearing on Granada's Welsh programmes as he broadcasts regularly on Maes Chwarae. The BBC has no legal right on the recipient, but they live in a highly competitive world, and there is no doubt that the BBC gave the recipient the opportunity to become one of the most prominent broadcasters on rugby in Welsh. The writer sees no reason why a commercial company should be allowed to profit from their work. The writer's sole objection is that the recipient appears on the two channels at more or less the same time. Feels that the recipient has to make a choice - the one or the other. Realises that the recipient can travel to Manchester only during the school vacations, but there is nothing to prevent him from coming to Cardiff to one of the TWW programmes. Although they have no legal right on the recipient, there are other rights, and he asks the recipient simply to make a choice. As the recipient has already appeared on Dewch i Mewn, it means that he cannot be invited to appear on Beunydd. Welsh.

Tim Boyd-carpenter, The Minister of Pensions and National Insurance, 10 John Adam Street, London WC2. As Huw T. Edwards's term of office as a member of the National Assistance Board comes to an end at the close of the year, the writer enquires whether he may submit his name to the Prime Minister for a further three year term of office. Hopes that Huw T. Edwards will feel able to accept. 'Confidential'.

Tim Boyd Carpenter, The Minister of Pensions and National Insurance, 10 John Adam Street, London WC2. Regretted to be informed that Huw T. Edwards did not wish to continue his membership of the National Assistance Board after the end of the year. Will convey Huw T. Edwards's wishes to the Prime Minister. Was glad that Huw T. Edwards found the work interesting and enjoyable, and was pleased to receive his tributes to Sir Geoffrey Hutchinson and other colleagues. Wishes to record their appreciation of Huw T. Edwards's service to the Board. His wise advice and experience have proved of much value to the Board in the many difficult problems which it has had to face. Wishes Huw T. Edwards well for the future. 'Confidential'.

Thomas Waterhouse, Highfield, Holywell, North Wales. Huw T. Edwards's resignation from Flintshire County Council and his other public offices in North Wales has come as a great shock to all his friends in the county and throughout Wales. Cannot understands why he has taken this dramatic step. They have always regarded Huw T. Edwards as a 'man of vision', but he is now becoming almost a visionary. Huw T. Edwards was appointed to the chair of the Education Committee on his personal merit and because of his forty years service as a member of Flintshire County Council. Appreciates Huw T. Edwards's kindness to the writer and to members of his family.

Thomas Waterhouse, Highfield, Holywell. Regrets that Huw T. Edwards is being opposed in the County Council elections on 9 April - contrary to the wishes of the leaders of both the Liberal and Conservative Parties on the County Council. Both the other parties, while not always sharing his views, recognise his ability and dedication to the interests of the county. Hopes that Huw T. Edwards will be able to continue this stalwart service.

Thomas Rees Jones, Honorary Secretary of the Flint Public Library. Appreciation for the superb book Tros y Tresi. The writer reflects on his own background. The writer's membership of the Flint Hospital Board from 1918 until the hospitals were nationalised in 1947. Many would like to see Huw T. Edwards's book translated into English. Welsh.

Thomas Parry, Librarian of the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth. Has greatly enjoyed Tros y Tresi. Congratulations on the contents and the lively style. Huw T. Edwards clearly has the makings of a writer. Has also read Silyn by David Thomas. Both works act as a mirror of the development of the Labour movement in North Wales. Is struck by the high idealism which inspired the movement's leaders, notably the thirst for learning. Much laments that the unions have lost that idealism in the intervening years. But all movements later lose the heat which inspired them in their early years. Welsh.