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The Clwyd And Deeside HMC 'All good wishes for a successful and pleasant trip. Our thoughts are with you during your absence.' Telegram.

'The Editor'. The writer of the 'Flint & Denbigh Notes' obviously knows nothing about TWW or its work. All the Flintshire investors in Teledu Cymru would have lost all their investments were it not for the rescue work of TWW. The programmes produced by the Company have been enjoyed by the people of Flintshire and the whole of Wales, especially Welsh Wales. 'It would be interesting to know the identity of the writer of the column, and the knowledge would probably reveal the reason why he has dipped his pen in acid to try to malign a Company which has served Wales well in its hour of need'. Even Lord Hill admits that, while stealing the licence from TWW, he has no complaints against the Company, simply that the new Company offered improved prospects. Time alone will reveal whether he was right or wrong, but to deprive the Company of its licence on the say-so of a man like Lord Hill is clearly farcical.

The Editor, Chester Chronicle, Bridge Street, Chester. Refers to the paragraph published in the 'Flint and Denbigh Notes' column in the paper of 12 July covering the Regional Hospital Boards and the new National Health Service. Resents the reference of the correspondent to the Regional Machinery as 'bleak, far away, out of touch, which rather chills the heart and damps enthusiasm'. Throughout the whole of Wales there is a demand for regional machinery. When the Minister announced this, it received the acclamation of all public-spirited men and women in Wales. In such cases, local interest must merge itself into the wider interest of the region. An Area Committee is to be set up in Wales very shortly. Discusses the composition of this committee. The Minister has already indicated that he wishes Management Committees to enjoy the maximum possible independence in questions of local day-to-day administration. Discusses the weaknesses of the old voluntary hospitals which are now praised. Genuinely believes that the new National Health Service is the beginning of a 'real glorious era, where every man and woman will have the best that Medical and Surgical skill can provide, irrespective of means or social status'. The Minister is determined to ensure that, within the new health service, local interest will be given the utmost freedom to play its part.

The Editor, The Welsh Nation, 8 Queen Street, Cardiff. Has read with much interest various quotations from speeches and publications of his from time to time published as 'The Strange Case of Mr H. T. Edwards'. Responds to nineteen points made.

The Editor, Welsh Nation, Welsh Nation Office, Cardiff. Read with interest the article by Ivor G. Hughes Wilks; the writer feels that he should compliment them on finding someone who is able to resolve the rural depopulation problem so easily! His list of the departmental honours, however, is completely out-of-date. The writer wishes to note that he receives only one salary, and, were he anxious to receive honours, he could have left Wales long ago to receive a salary five times the size of his current remuneration. Anticipates that Mr Wilks will qualify for a position as a leading journalist for the Daily Express!.

The Editor, Y Cymro, Caxton Press, Oswestry, Salop. The writer will be away from home a great deal, and would be grateful if the recipient could kindly translate the enclosed article (A2/11a). Is aware of the views of Y Cymro, but believes strongly that this viewpoint must be placed before the Welsh nation.

The Godfrey Ince Committee. Was present at the House of Commons when Mr David Llewellyn, MP (supported by Mr George Thomas, MP, and Mr Ness Edwards, MP, to some extent) accused the persons responsible for the talks, discussions and the BBC News Service (Wales) of bias. Has listened to the Welsh Home Service regularly for the last fifteen years, and, as a bilingual Welshman, has been able to understand what has been written in both Welsh and English. The writer is a Socialist and has no particular love for Plaid Cymru. Indeed, he has on occasion gone into print attacking them. Thinks it likely that Plaid Cymru has had greater publicity on the Welsh wavelength than any of the other political parties for the simple reason that their propaganda department is far better organised, and that they have ensured that news of their activities finds its way to the press and the BBC. Would not have written but for the fact that his own party - the Labour Party - was giving evidence, but he feels it his duty to speak out as he does feel that the BBC in Wales has always tried to be scrupulously fair. Has played an active part in Welsh public life over the last twenty years and has had no room to complain that the BBC has failed to report his speeches adequately. Is happy to make a personal appearance to give further evidence. Appends a list of the positions which he has held in Welsh public life.

The Lord Ilford, 12 Church Row, London NW3. Found Huw T. Edwards's letter delightful and encouraging. Huw T. Edwards was always a great advocate of the discretionary powers, and his support encouraged the writer to believe in them too. Whatever changes are ahead, the writer feels sure that no scheme will do justice that does not recognise the need to match the allowance to the wants of the individual. Is glad that Huw T. Edwards approves of the choice of Controller. All the writer's contacts in Wales are happy. Feels sure that Miss Evans will make a success of it. Hopes that Huw T. Edwards will be able to come one day to St Andrew Street. Will pass on Huw T. Edwards's good wishes to the staff.

The Rt Hon. Gwilym Lloyd George, The Home Secretary and Minister for Welsh Affairs, Whitehall, London SW1. Thanks for the letter of 5 December. Will send details of the Festival plans early in the new year, and is personally very grateful to him for his interest.

The Rt Hon. Sir William Mabane, Chairman of the British Travel and Holidays Association, Queen's House, 64-5 St James's Street, London SW1. Congratulations on Huw T. Edwards's excellent article in the previous day's Times Survey of Wales. Huw T. Edwards set out the position very clearly, and presented a most fascinating picture of Wales. Was glad that he noted the advantages of extending the holiday period. The article is a most valuable piece of publicity for Wales and for their joint efforts to attract visitors to the country.

The Secretary, the Local Government Commission for Wales, 22 Cathedral Road, Cardiff. Would be grateful if the recipient would allow Sir Guildhaume [Myrddin Evans] to see what the writer said on Granada Television on Monday of the previous week. He firstly congratulated the Minister upon the personnel of the Commission and stated that, had he been entrusted with the task of selecting the members, he would not have selected differently. He then proceeded to outline what he believed would be the correct set-up for the county councils. Outlines in some detail the kind of reorganisation which he thought should be effected to the local government structure in Wales.

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.

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 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.