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Tudor E. Watkins, MP, Bronafon, Penyfan Road, Brecon. Thanks for the kind message to the Election News. Percy Morris is applying for the post of Local Government Research Assistant at the Head Office of the Labour Party. The impending retirement of Captain Crawshay and the resultant vacancy for the Chairmanship of the Welsh Board of Health. Discusses his own claims to the vacant position. Desmond Donnelly, MP, who is the only person aware of all this, promised to contact Aneurin Bevan and Hugh Dalton on the writer's behalf. 'Private and Confidential'.

Olwen Williams, Yr Ysgol Gymraeg, Old Road, Llanelli, (Awdurdod Addysg Sir Gaerfyrddin Rhanbarth Llanelli). Thanks for the generous gift to the school. Rowland Wynne, who is ten years of age, has already written to Huw T. Edwards to thank him (A1/92). A book has been purchased to remind the school of Huw T. Edwards's much valued visit. Was much interested to read the account of the deputation led by Huw T. Edwards to the Minister of Education about moving the Welsh Department of the Ministry of Education from London to Cardiff. Welsh.

Florence Horsbrugh, Ministry of Education, Curzon Street, London W1. Thanks for the letter about the proposed reorganisation of the Welsh Department of the Ministry of Education. Discusses ways of preserving the historic association of education in England and Wales, perhaps the creation of a Welsh Department in two effective units, one based at London and one at Cardiff. The Permanent Secretary should be the head of both. The parallel with Scotland. Is considering the questions raised by the deputation. 'Confidential' Written in reply to A2/61.

T. Wynne Thomas, Chairman of the Sub-Commissioners of Pilotage for the Dyfi (Dovey) District, Trinity House Pilotage Service, Trinity Port of Aberdyfi, Meirion. As he has read in the press that Huw T. Edwards is taking an avid interest in the smaller ports situated on the coast, he sends on a copy of his survey of the one Trinity Port in Cardigan Bay. Hopes that it will be of some value to the sub-committee appointed by the Council for Wales.

J. L. P[almer], The Council for Wales and Monmouthshire, Welsh Office, Ministry of Housing and Local Government, Cathays Park, Cardiff. Hopes that Huw T. Edwards is recovering from his illness. Discusses the recent Welsh Affairs Debate in the Commons. The Minister for Welsh Affairs seemed anxious to emphasise the importance of the Council for Wales and Monmouthshire. Sir David Maxwell Fyfe was much impressed by Huw T. Edwards's 'masterly survey' on the 15th. The statements in the Debate about Agriculture and Education. A message of sympathy from the Council on the death of King George VI.

J. Morgan Jones, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Welsh Department, Caerleon, Marine Terrace, Aberystwyth. Is most grateful to Huw T. Edwards and to the Council for Wales for the decision announced on Monday. Will do his very best to justify Huw T. Edwards's confidence. They have been working hard collecting material for the Mid-Wales Survey, and should be able to advance remedial suggestions early in March. Hopes that the health of Sir William Jones will soon improve. 'Personal' Written in reply to A2/62.

Sir David Maxwell Fyfe, Home Secretary, Whitehall, London SW1. Was very pleased to receive Huw T. Edwards's letter of 6 February about the Welsh Debate. Hopes that Huw T. Edwards will soon be well again. 'Personal' Written in reply to A2/64.

Percy Morris, Leiros, Cefn Coed, Merthyr Tydfil. As he is soon departing to live in Epsom, Surrey, he has resigned from membership of the Council for Wales and Monmouthshire. Regrets the termination of his contact with Huw T. Edwards. Will continue to follow the affairs of the Council.

Sir David Maxwell Fyfe, Home Secretary, Whitehall, London SW1. Discusses Mr Denis Ferranti's interest in a factory at Blaenau Ffestiniog. The question of a Welsh Film Library. Much enjoyed his meeting with Flintshire County Council.

Sir David Maxwell Fyfe, Home Secretary, Whitehall, London SW1. It has been decided to continue the separate film library for Wales. Has made known Huw T. Edwards's opinion about Mr R. Williams Parry in the right quarter.

Sir David Maxwell Fyfe, Home Secretary, London SW1. Is very glad to have Huw T. Edwards's views about broadcasting in Wales.

William Thomas, Welsh Office, Ministry of Housing and Local Government, Cathays Park, Cardiff. Has arranged for a young colleague called John Handel Clement to provide assistance to J. Leslie Palmer, the Secretary of the Council for Wales and Monmouthshire. 'Private and Confidential'.

Sir David Maxwell Fyfe, Home Secretary, Whitehall, London SW1. Suggests that the four representatives of local government on the Council for Wales should continue to serve until the end of the year. Hopes that Huw T. Edwards can also continue to serve as Chairman until the same time. Would like to see Huw T. Edwards continue in the chair at least until the Second Report of the Council is presented. Huw T. Edwards should let him know what the Council decides at its meeting a few days hence.

Sir David Maxwell Fyfe, Home Secretary, Whitehall, London SW1. Huw T. Edwards's letter about the closure of the Ministry of Supply Office at Caernarvon. Has discussed the matter with the Minister of Supply. Has been assured that the Regional Officer based at Caernarfon will maintain the close contact which currently prevails between engineering firms based in North Wales and the staff of the Ministry of Supply. The interests of these firms will not suffer as a result of the change. The new arrangement should at least be given a chance to prove itself. Written in reply to A2/66.

Dr Thomas Jones, Brynhir, Penglais, Aberystwyth. His advice to Huw T. Edwards is 'Stick to Poetry and Leave Films alone'. Lord Davies lost a fortune trying to make a film on the League of Nations because he was simply unaware of his ignorance of such matters. The Pilgrim Trust always refused to sponsor amateur film producers. Money could be better spent providing improved accommodation and better pay and pensions for the nurses in the homes in which Huw T. Edwards is interested. Discourages Huw T. Edwards from attempting to make a film.

Ifan Ab Owen Edwards, Bryneithin, Llanbadarn Road, Aberystwyth. Left the meeting of the panel at Cardiff on Thursday in a very worried state of mind. Outlines the deficiencies in the conduct of the Panel, and notes the desirable contents of a report. Difficult times lie ahead, and it may not be possible to publish a long term policy for another year. Has arranged to go to London to see Arthur Deakin on the question of the National Library. Welsh.

H. A. Strutt, Home Office, Whitehall, London SW1. The Queen will pay a Coronation visit to Wales in July 1953. She will, of course, have to visit Cardiff and Caernarfon, but suggests 'the possibility of a short motor-car tour through mining villages, and possibly a short tour through some of the countryside'. Could he have a talk with Huw T. Edwards after he has considered the matter and discussed it with the Secretary of State? 'Most Secret and Personal' For reply see A2/69.