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Charles Hadfield, Controller (Overseas), Central Office of Information, Norgeby House, 83 Baker Street, London W1. Is glad that Huw T. Edwards is prepared to serve on the proposed Welsh Overseas Publicity Advisory Committee. Outlines the membership of the Committee, its proposed functions, and suggests an inaugural meeting in July.

Sir David Maxwell Fyfe, Home Secretary, Whitehall, London SW1. Thanks for the letter about the Welsh Tourist Board. Has no information for Huw T. Edwards to relay to its annual meeting. Is in contact with the President of the Board of Trade about the other issues which Huw T. Edwards has raised, and can assure him that none of the issues will be disregarded.

Anthony Bevin, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall. The New Years Honours. Notes what Huw T. Edwards says about Captain Crawshay. The Prime Minister will consider the record of Alderman Mars Jones. The claim of Mr Clayton Russon; he received the OBE only in 1952, and it is customary to allow some years to elapse before conferring a further honour. 'Confidential'.

Geoffrey T. Hutchinson, National Assistance Board, 30 Old Burlington Street, London W1. Thanks for the reports on Huw T. Edwards's visits to the Polish Hostels in Gloucestershire. The Committee for the Education of Poles is about to come to a end. The Local Education Authorities will then become responsible for the schools. Comments on the future prospects for the Polish children. The question of 'the older people'. Does not agree with the views of some members of the Board: 'They have lost their homes and their country and it seems to me that we ought not to put any undue pressure upon them to take away their nationality and their religion as well. The astonishing thing about these people is that they should have retained, as they have, qualities of civilised life and their obvious deep attachment to their religion in the conditions in which they have lived since they left their homes and all the misfortunes which have come upon them'.

Sir D[avid] Hughes Parry, Prys, Blakes Lane, New Malden, Surrey. Thanks for Huw T. Edwards's kind words. The distinction [? of becoming President of the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth] was rather unexpected, but it was unanimously conferred. Will have an opportunity to promote the old college and to keep alive its best traditions. Would like to see its Welsh aspects enhanced. Welsh.

Gwilym Lloyd-george, Home Secretary, Whitehall, London SW1. Thanks for the letter about the Report of the Council for Wales and Monmouthshire about the Welsh ports. Was able to mention in the Welsh Affairs debate on 24 November that he had received the report, and would be studying it in close collaboration with his colleagues. Is already much impressed by the care and thoroughness with which the Council has examined the problem of the ports. Written in reply to A2/108.

'Wil Ifan' [Rev. William Evans], 14 Park Street, Bridgend. The writer cut out a picture of Pen-y-Ffrith from Y Cymro a while ago. An attempt will be made to re-build the house during the current week. Encloses a water colour sketch of the chapel (A1/201a) in the hope that Huw T. Edwards will like it. Welsh.

Aneurin [Bevan], House of Commons. Huw T. Edwards's point is very serious: 'These unions, of course, are now buying power inside the Labour Party by the manipulation of political affiliation'. Considers the relationship between the Labour Party and the trades unions to be 'wholly unhealthy'. Few members 'contract out', but the affiliation to the Labour Party is still rarely based on a full quota of trades union members. Consequently the political fund is subsidising the industrial fund. Is making a few discreet enquiries in an attempt to effect some remedy to the problem. Would like to have a meal with Huw T. Edwards the next time he comes up to London. 'Private & Confidential'.

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.

D. Heathcoat Amory, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food. Regrets that Huw T. Edwards wishes to resign from the Council of Management of the Welsh Land Settlement Society. Understands the decision, and accepts it with regret. Would like to thank Huw T. Edwards for his valuable services since his appointment as a member of the Council in 1949.

Evelyn Sharp, Ministry of Housing and Local Government, Whitehall, London SW1. The Minister is grateful to receive the views of the Rural Development Panel on water supplies. The Minister has considered the recommendations made in the letter and also the views expressed informally by Huw T. Edwards and Sir William Jones. He agrees that a committee should be set up to advise on the conservation and use of water resources in Wales. He is arranging for his engineers to initiate a technical appraisal of the water resources in Wales. Outlines the scope of the proposed investigation. The Committee should nonetheless be appointed as soon as possible to keep in contact with the progress of the survey. The Minister cannot pursue the second and third recommendations as they affect Parliamentary procedure more generally. The fourth recommendation is noted. The fuller report awaited will not affect the recommendations already made.

Alderman T. E. D. Hibbert, West Court, Bistre Avenue, Buckley, Flints. Is disappointed by the contents of Huw T. Edwards's very kind letter. Was very anxious to pass on the honour [of serving as High Sheriff of Flintshire] to a kindred spirit. Has a great admiration for Huw T. Edwards as the 'champion of the rights of the common people'. Is, of course, very aware of all the time and energy which Huw T. Edwards devotes to public duties, and was much interested to learn of the distinguished honour which has come his way. Has happy memories of the meeting on the previous Friday, and much appreciates the kind letters. Looks forward to meeting Huw T. Edwards and his wife at Chester on the 28th.

Lord Derby, Knowsley, Prescot, Lancashire. Understands that Huw T. Edwards is prepared to join the Board in applying for the Commercial Television Station for Wales. A distinguished Welshman like Huw T. Edwards will have a crucial contribution to make to the success of the station. Would like Huw T. Edwards to be one of the delegation from the Board which will be interviewed by the Authority.

Lord Derby, Knowsley, Prescot, Lancashire. Both Huw T. Edwards and the writer are agreed. The application includes a section dealing with the formation of a Technical and Policy Committee; this committee would have as members Huw T. Edwards, Sir Ifan ab Owen Edwards, Percy Jones, D. V. P. Lewis and Caradog Prichard. Would be happy to increase the size and scope of the Committee. Quotes from the application the section relating to the broadcasting of news bulletins. Their proposed negotiations with the BBC. Feels that it would be premature to make any public announcement as yet. But would appreciate Huw T. Edwards's views on the suitability of making some statements after the interview has taken place.

Austin Strutt, Home Office, Whitehall, London SW1. Careful consideration is being given at the Home Office to the Council's recommendations about government administration in Wales as in the Third Memorandum. The Government is committed to attempting to achieve all possible economies in keeping with the Chancellor of the Exchequer's 10 per cent cut. The Board of Trade has resolved that its two regional offices at Swansea and Rhyl are to be closed. This decision was taken after the Board of Trade had become aware of the views of the Council for Wales on Welsh administration. This proposal was 'a special case'. The Welsh Office of the Board of Trade still retains the same degree of independence. A larger programme for the country as a whole is in train. Did not wish Huw T. Edwards to hear of these matters from another source. 'Personal and Confidential'.

Blaise Gillie, Welsh Office, Ministry of Housing and Local Government, Cathays Park, Cardiff. The problems facing Meirion Mill, Dinas Mawddwy. It has applied to the Development Commission for assistance. Does not believe that there is any government agency in Wales which is able to help. The ideal solution would be to find an individual prepared to invest a substantial sum of money. This would enable the mill to become a reasonable success. Does Huw T. Edwards know of any possible source of money and control? It would still be necessary to make the requisite arrangements with the existing management of the mill. 'Confidential'.

G[wilym] Lloyd-george, Home Secretary, Whitehall, London SW1. Is writing in relation to Huw T. Edwards's request that he should approach the Queen to act as Patron of the Festival of Wales in 1958. Regrets that the Government was unable to offer financial assistance, and is very anxious that the Festival should be a success. Needs as much information as possible based on firmer plans before he feels that he can approach the Queen. Hopes to receive the necessary particulars early in 1957.

Dyddgu [Owen], Tyddyn Sioned, Cyfronnydd. Is writing on behalf of her aunt to thank Huw T. Edwards for the copy of Tros y Tresi. His descendants will be able to take a pride in this work. Hopes that Huw T. Edwards will produce more in print. There is a shortage of good books in Welsh. Agrees for once with the appointment of English managers for the Welsh school. Englishmen can sometimes be persuaded to stand up on behalf of things Welsh. Welsh.

Frank [Price Jones], 4 Victoria Park, Bangor. Congratulations on Tros y Tresi. Found it excellent throughout. Would like to see a typescript supplement examining matters in greater detail, but this could not be published until several individuals had died. Such information would be invaluable to one attempting to write the history of Wales. Has not enjoyed an autobiography so much since he read the Rev. Tegla Davies's Gyda'r Blynyddoedd. Was also impressed by the quality of the production of the volume. Welsh.