Dangos 1375 canlyniad

T. Lloyd Roberts, 23 North Drive, Rhyl. Regrets that he is late in congratulating Huw T. Edwards on his resignation. Totally agrees with Huw T. Edwards's sentiments: 'The Whitehall mind cannot see the point of view of Wales'. Gives examples from his personal experience of the way Wales has been mistreated by Whitehall. The Government seems to have completely ignored the recommendations of the Report chaired by Sir Frederick Rees to which William Thomas acted as secretary. Does Huw T. Edwards recall his meeting with Emrys Pride? Pride was moved to Yorkshire 'to shut him up' because of his repeated demands for the introduction of light industries into Anglesey, Caernarfonshire and Merionethshire. Notes in the press that Huw T. Edwards now lives at Mold, but the writer has a Shotton address for him. Welsh.

I. G. Williams, Cardiganshire County Secretary of the Farmers' Union of Wales, Market Place, Lampeter. The Cardiganshire County Executive Committee of the FUW resolved to send Huw T. Edwards a letter of appreciation of his great stand against the odds and to applaud his resignation from the Chairmanship of the Council for Wales and Monmouthshire. 'It is only a man of courage and conviction who would give up a post of honour and great responsibility when he finds himself not being supported, and not being listened to by the Department that appointed him'. The FUW admires him for his manifold services to Wales. His resignation is perhaps his greatest service of all so that Wales and England can realise the seriousness of the current impasse. They should be made aware that Welshmen cannot be put off with half-hearted promises any longer.

Marguerite [ ], 56 Tydraw Road, Roath Park, Cardiff. Looks forward eagerly to meeting Huw T. Edwards. Hopes that Huw T. Edwards will enjoy his 'retirement' from the Council. It will be good for Huw T. Edwards to concentrate on his writing instead. She did not know that Huw T. Edwards had written a book. Asks whether his volume of poetry will also be in the Welsh language. Huw T. Edwards is fortunate indeed to have been blessed with so many talents. Encloses a photograph of her daughter. The writer's father died last year.

Megan Pritchard (Pentrefoelas), National Heart Hospital, Westmoreland Street, London W1. Wishes to thank Huw T. Edwards for his strength and constancy in dealing with Welsh affairs on the Council and in all other circles. His resignation from the Chairmanship was a powerful fillip to Welsh national life. There is widespread admiration for Huw T. Edwards, even at Whitehall. They eagerly anticipate his lecture at Kings Cross at the beginning of 1959. Wishes Huw T. Edwards well for the future.

Mati [Rees], The Training College, Swansea. Congratulations on his brave stand. He has perhaps awoken the Welsh nation, and the recent disgraceful appointment of Huw T. Edwards's successor has attracted a vast amount of publicity. Huw T. Edwards should stick at it. It is a shame that unity cannot be achieved among the Welsh Socialists so that something worthwhile might be offered to Wales. Welsh.

[J.] Llew[elyn] Davies, Proprietor of Davies Bros, Civil Engineering Contractors and Plant Hirers, Old Belle Vue Chambers, Barmouth. The clerk at Dolgellau is in hospital and his deputy did not seem to be very co-operative. Was disappointed that Huw T. Edwards was not at Glanmawddach the previous Saturday evening. Huw T. Edwards really has set the ball rolling now, and things will be interesting at Cardiff on 28 [November]. The writer's view is that they should accept and get on with the work. Huw T. Edwards will be terribly missed, but he has been very badly treated, and they would not wish the same fate to befall him as Sir William [Jones]. Although Huw T. Edwards has strayed a little on occasion, he is still very highly regarded. Huw T. Edwards is very welcome to call at any time. The writer has received notice of the Tourist Panel the following Friday. It looks as if David Williams will be present - 'another one who does not know when to stop'.

Ernie Hickery, Divisional Officer of the Iron and Steel Trades Confederation, Barclay's Bank Chambers, Rooms 11 and 12, Commercial Street, Newport. Is not at all happy about the situation which transpired the previous Friday. Had made it clear at the morning meeting that he would resign unless the position of the Secretaryship was cleared up to his satisfaction. Considered wholly unsatisfactory a situation whereby the Secretary worked part-time for the Council and part-time for the Welsh Office. The new Secretary, Mr Evans, is very closely associated with Lord Brecon's office, and has already displayed real ignorance of the true function of the Council. Had the Minister appointed Evans as full-time Secretary to the Council, some of the mass resignations which took place the previous Friday might have been prevented. More resignations are likely to follow. The Minister obviously does not realise the importance of the position of Secretary. Considers that it is all-important to retain the services of John Clement. Is rather cynical at the attitude of most of the members of the Council for Wales. 'The opportunism of so many people whom I considered good Welshmen was positively nauseating. Probably the worst example was Sir Ifan, who I thought had come back to the Council to fight, but who made it quite evident that he had come back to crawl'. The writer told Sir Ifan that his attitude was 'perfectly nauseating' in front of the whole Council. Is prepared to stay on until he receives a full answer to the appeal which he has made to the Minister. Would welcome Huw T. Edwards's advice on his own future and that of John Clement. Believes that Huw T. Edwards made a minor error of judgement in resigning as he did. Would also welcome an early reply to this latter as he wishes to write soon to Henry Brooke in the hope that he will allow the Secretary to be full-time and will allow John Clement to remain in office until the following June. For reply see A2/130.

David M. Evans, Cwellyn, Caernarvon, Clerk to the Gwyrfai Rural District Council. There was a reference at the last meeting of the Gwyrfai RDC to Huw T. Edwards's resignation from the Chairmanship and from membership of the Council for Wales and Monmouthshire. The writer wishes to congratulate Huw T. Edwards on his action. Realises that this action was not something arbitrary, but was rather the result of long deliberation, and that the step which he has taken was a matter of principle. The Council was anxious to express its thanks to Huw T. Edwards for his tireless service in the past over Welsh issues, and felt confident that he would continue to serve in future. Welsh.

Miss Dyddgu [Owen], Headmistress of Cyfronydd Residential School, Welshpool. Although the Age of the Princes has long come to an end in Wales, a true Prince has again risen to lead his nation. Huw T. Edwards was highly praised recently by Sir George Hamer at a dinner at Summerfield Park, Llanidloes. Sir George said that there was no position or honour in Wales that Huw T. Edwards would not forfeit for the sake of principle. Feels privileged to know the Edwards family. Welsh.

Jack Philipps, Cwmgwili, Bronwydd Arms RSO, Carmarthenshire. The writer's recent indisposition. Was very sorry to read in the papers about Huw T. Edwards's resignation. Realises that to take such a step must have been an enormously difficult decision, and appreciates that he must have passed through several stages of exasperation. Hopes that Huw T. Edwards will continue to take a leading role in Welsh affairs in the future.

G[ ] O[ ], Gwynlys, Woodland Park, Prestatyn. They are genuinely proud of Huw T. Edwards. The days for compromise are passed. Realises that the preparation of the statement has been time-consuming, and the writer has been pleased to assist him in work which is of much greater national importance. 'It is high time that we demonstrated that we are not moribund Welsh men living in the fictitious druidical past'.

Mair and Hugh [ ], Peterwell, Mold, Flintshire. Both of them greatly admire Huw T. Edwards for his powerful stand on behalf of the fundamental rights of the Welsh nation. They will lend him moral support on his journey and every possible assistance will be given. Welsh.

T. Hughes, 70 Parc-y-dre, Ruthin, Honorary Secretary of the Ruthin Local Labour Party, Denbigh Constituency. Robyn Lewis has resigned as the prospective Labour parliamentary candidate for the Denbigh division. Members of the local committee and other supporters are very anxious to nominate Huw T. Edwards in his place. 'The feeling here is that you are the man who could, bearing in mind the present political situation, win this seat for Labour'. Hopes that Huw T. Edwards will allow the local party to nominate him. For reply see A2/131.

H. A. Strutt, Home Office, Whitehall, London SW1. Discusses amendments to the itinerary of the Welsh royal visit: the need to include the county borough of Merthyr Tydfil, the desirability that the Queen's visit to the International Eisteddfod at Llangollen should also embrace a look at the National Eisteddfod pavilion at Rhyl and a brief interview with the Archdruid. This would then avoid accusations that any preference had been shown. 'Strictly Confidential'.

H. A. Strutt, Home Office, Whitehall, London SW1. The Rhyl Pavilion will be ready by the promised date for the royal visit. Gives details of the plans. 'Private'.

H. A. Strutt, Home Office, Whitehall, London SW1. Congratulations on receiving a knighthood in the last Honours List. The Council for Wales and Monmouthshire has also expressed its appreciation in the minutes of its last meeting held at Cardiff on 25 June. Appreciates that this honour is very richly deserved. The amount of work deriving from the detailed arrangements of the recent Coronation must indeed have been formidable. Sends his best wishes for the future.

File of copies of letters sent by Huw T. Edwards to former members of the Council for Wales and Monmouthshire following the reconstitution of the Council, many expressing regret that they have not been renominated and thanking them for their past contribution to the work of the Council. 'Personal'. The recipients are: A2/89 Lt Col. R. D. Briercliffe, Glandwr, Glyngarth, Anglesey; A2/90 A. R. Davies, 11 St Denis Road, Heath, Cardiff; A2/91 Alderman Llewellyn Heycock, 3 Conduit Place, Taibach, Port Talbot; A2/92 Mrs Jennie Jenkins, Glanrhyd, Wern Road, Skewen; A2/93 Alderman George Hamer, Summerfield Park, Llanidloes; A2/94 Alderman A. E. Harries, 11B Port Tennant Road, St Thomas, Swansea; A2/95 Alderman W. D. Hughes, Mayfield, College Square, Llanelly; A2/96 R. Ll. Jones, Nantydderwen, Llanilar, Cardiganshire; A2/97 Councillor Sidney Mitchell, 5 George Terrace, Tonypandy, Rhondda; A2/98 Councillor David Owen MBE, Bryn Gwyrfai, Bontnewydd, Caernarvon; A2/99 G. E. Aeron-Thomas OBE, c/o the National Coal Board, Cambrian Buildings, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff.

Sir David Maxwell Fyfe, Secretary of State and Minister for Welsh Affairs, Home Office, London SW1. Is writing as Chairman of the Welsh Tourist and Holidays Board. The Board's Executive met at Shrewsbury on 19 January when the Welsh tourist survey was discussed. It was concluded that the Welsh Tourist and Holiday Board could not discharge its duties satisfactorily without much larger grants by and through the British Travel and Holidays Association or direct from the Treasury. It was also agreed that a sub-committee should examine the general implications of the Survey. The writer's discussion with Mr A. G. Kershaw, the Secretary of the British Travel and Holidays Association. Gives the views of the Executive on the tourist problem and the points which emerge from a consideration of the Survey. The Executive is anxious that the Board should do everything possible to increase its income from home sources. Would much welcome the advice of the recipient on the best way forward.

Sir David Maxwell Fyfe, Home Secretary and Minister for Welsh Affairs, Home Office, Whitehall, London SW1. Regrets approaching the recipient in the middle of the summer recess, but there are a few matters which have been outstanding for a long time which should be capable of an early solution. One is the refusal of the Welsh Office of Local Government and Planning to give information to the Panel which Sir William Jones chairs. This cuts across the assurances which the Council has been given relating to its right of access to information which is considered vital on any Welsh matter. The second matter is the difficulties of the Welsh Tourist Board and the need for further assistance. The survey was conducted at the request of the Board of Trade, but there has as yet been no indication of what is contemplated. The third matter is the Council's long term policy. The Royal Commission's Report on Scotland would appear to suggest that Scotland is likely to receive a further large slice of new powers. Conjectures whether, now that the financial stringency has passed, a Commission might examine thoroughly the Welsh problem. Could they meet to discuss these matters after Parliament has reassembled?.