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Alun [Oldfield Davies]. Thanks for the invitation to join the recipient and other former members of the Welsh Broadcasting Council at the Bulkeley Arms on 20 July. Feels sure that the recipient understands why he has to refuse the invitation on this occasion. Although the writer is now associated with independent television, the BBC remains his first love and many of his closest friends are still employed by the Corporation. Did not have the least objection to Mrs Rachel Jones as a person, and she will certainly make a good chairman for the Corporation in Wales. It is not her fault that she has been placed in the middle of the present crisis; rather, the blame lies with those who inflicted her on Wales with the deliberate intention of creating a rift between the non-Welsh-speaking and the Welsh speaking Welsh people. By nature, the writer is a forgiving person, but he cannot forgive either Lord Brecon or Lord Brooke for the deliberate snub which has been inflicted upon Wales which is striving to retain its nationality in the face of countless difficulties. Welsh.

Alun [Oldfield Davies], Broadcasting House, 38-40 Park Place, Cardiff. Discusses the David Lloyd case. The Legal Aid Society did advise against taking action in the first place, and the BBC Counsel did suggest to DL's Counsel during the trial that the case might be withdrawn. Moreover, the BBC is obliged to contest cases where it appears evident that the BBC was not responsible. Realises that the sum which DL is now obliged to pay must be a crippling financial demand, but it is unlikely that the BBC will be prepared to waive its claim. Advises Huw T. Edwards to contact Lord Macdonald (who has been most helpful to DL) before beginning a National Testimonial.

Alun [Oldfield Davies], Broadcasting House, 38-40 Park Place, Cardiff. Must write to Huw T. Edwards to express his disappointment and concern at reading Glyndr's comments on the front page of Y Faner the previous week. It is most unacceptable to refer to a rumour which is circulating as if it were fact. Has written a letter to the editor of the paper in the hope that it will be published in the current week's issue. Hopes that Glyndr will be man enough either to prove the original accusation or else to withdraw it. The rumour is totally unfounded. Neither Mrs Rachel Jones nor David Llewellyn has ever given the writer the slightest suggestion about who should or should not broadcast. The only complaint which he has received during recent months relates to the lack of appearances of David Llewellyn on the BBC. Insinuations which are totally without foundation are unacceptable. Welsh.

Alun [Oldfield Davies], Broadcasting House, 38-40 Park Place, Cardiff. Outlines the broadcasting restrictions laid down at the time of the establishment of the ITA. Permission was granted to broadcast one Welsh television programme each week between 6 and 7 pm. Fears that there is a risk that this opportunity will be lost. Feels that an earnest appeal should be made to the BBC to retain the provision for Welsh-language broadcasting. Fully agrees with the article published by Sir Ifan ab Owen Edwards in Y Cymro. Jenkin Alban Davies is in a position to do more than anyone else to assist. 'Confidential' Welsh.

Alun [Oldfield Davies], Broadcasting House, 38-40 Park Place, Cardiff. Totally accepts what Huw T. Edwards has to say about his relationship with Y Faner and its editor Gwilym R. Jones. But he wanted to let Huw T. Edwards know how he felt as the two of them understand each other so well. He is concerned about the reference in the last clause of his letter about the attitude of some at the BBC towards him. Would like a conversation with Huw T. Edwards to clear the air. Welsh.

Alun [Oldfield Davies], Broadcasting House, 38-40 Park Place, Cardiff. Was much concerned that Huw T. Edwards had to resign as Chairman of the Council for Wales and Monmouthshire. Realises that Huw T. Edwards must have had strong reasons to take such a step. The press has been generally supportive to him. But the writer personally feels very sad that Huw T. Edwards is no longer in this position. The success of the position depends almost entirely on the person who fills it. Huw T. Edwards succeeded in retaining his independent spirit while rendering service to Wales in many ways and still remaining loyal to the Government. Selection of a successor will be a formidable task - if there is to be a successor at all, and if the Council for Wales survives on the same lines. Wales owes Huw T. Edwards a great debt, and the writer personally is indebted to him for all the assistance and advice which he has rendered to the staff of the BBC. Welsh.

Alwyn Thomas, Gwynedd, Cadnant Park, Conway. Was much impressed by Tros y Tresi. It should stimulate the youth of Wales to make something of their lives. The writer explains who he is. Recalls the one occasion when he met Huw T. Edwards. Would be pleased to welcome Huw T. Edwards to his home. Welsh.

Amy [Parry-williams], Wern, North Road, Aberystwyth. It was lovely to hear Huw T. Edwards's voice the previous evening - just as they were talking about him and discussing his letter. Thanks for the invitation. The job does appeal to her, and she would gladly accept it were it not for the travelling problem. The trains to Manchester are most inconvenient. Would like a couple more days to come to a firm decision. Tom [T. H. Parry-Williams] has gone to Shrewsbury. Welsh.

An extract from the minutes of the twenty-fourth meeting of the Council for Wales and Monmouthshire, to discuss the Amalgamation of the Welsh Offices of the Board of Trade and the Ministry of Supply. (See A4/15).

Aneurin [Bevan], House of Commons. Events have turned out as expected and as he hoped [at the 1955 Labour Party Conference]: 'It was always my desire to try and show up the Trade Union block for what it is, a wanton and unrepresentative use of mass power. I think we succeeded in doing that whatever else we may have failed to do'. Hopes that Huw T. Edwards's health is improved.

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'.

Aneurin Bevan, House of Commons. Regrets that his Brighton speech has been misunderstood, but must accept most of the responsibility himself. Outlines his own case for unilaterally rejecting the H-bomb. Believes that it is essential to eliminate the American and Russian, as well as the British, bomb. Should it not prove possible to modify American policy, then repudiation is always available as a last resort. If the Brighton Conference had decided to adopt Resolution 24, then there would be no hope of a future Labour government in Britain. Believes that the tests should be unilaterally suspended. Is writing to Huw T. Edwards very hurriedly on the eve of his departure for the USA.

Aneurin [Bevan], House of Commons. Thanks for Huw T. Edwards's encouraging letter - 'It is always a pleasure to me to know that I keep in step with your opinions'.

Aneurin [Bevan], House of Commons. Would like to meet up with Huw T. Edwards when he comes to London. The ambulance service became a Local Authority Service because Ab believed that it would become too highly centralised if run on national lines. The situation in Scotland is rather different: it is smaller, and it has a much larger number of teaching hospitals per head of population than England and Wales. It makes sense for the county councils to organise ambulances along with other aspects of transport organisation. All this is an interim arrangement pending the reorganised local authorities assuming total control of all aspects of hospital management. The same authority would then control the hospital and the ambulance services.

Aneurin Bevan, Ministry of Health, Whitehall, London SW1. Regrets that Huw T. Edwards's name was divulged to the Flintshire County Council as the source of the information, but the confidential parts of the letter were not made public. The Council challenges Huw T. Edwards's assertions about its policy in allocating houses. Gives the amended resolution which was adopted by the Council. Discusses the record of the Council over the award of council properties to ex-servicemen.

Aneurin [Bevan], Ministry of Health, Whitehall, London SW1. Was unhappy that Zilliacus was not heard at the Conference, but this was the decision of the Conference and not the Executive. He was also unhappy about Sam's references and the reasons which he gave for the expulsion of Zilliacus. But the writer agreed that Zilliacus had to go because of his close association with the enemies of the Labour Party and Social Democracy. He had no right to claim to be the representative of the Labour Party. Zilliacus had consistently broken decisions which had been democratically arrived at. The writer sincerely hopes that Huw T. Edwards can agree with these views. 'Private & Confidential'.

Aneurin Bevan, MP, House of Commons. Is so glad that Huw T. Edwards has agreed to join the Board. Has written to Jack Hylton asking him to write direct to Huw T. Edwards.

Anthony Bacon, 10 Downing Street, London SW1. Thanks for the Christmas card. As the writer is retiring, he wishes to thank Huw T. Edwards for all his assistance. Feels sure that Stephens, his successor, will also be glad of help on the same matters.

Anthony Bacon, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall. Is grateful to Huw T. Edwards for sacrificing his time recently. Neither the Pilgrim Trust nor the Royal Literary Fund can help. Mr Jones is certainly a worthy recipient of some assistance. In the old days private patrons could have been approached in a case such as this. Promises not to forget Jones's plight. 'Confidential'.