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R. Price Jones, Divisional Controller, Ministry of Labour, Employment Department, Law Courts, Cathays Park, Cardiff. Huw T. Edwards has been appointed to the panel of representatives of Insured Contributors for the Court of Referees under the Unemployment Insurance Act, 1920, as the representative for the Caernarvon area. Outlines the functions of the Court of Referees. The sittings of the courts are heard at Penmaenmawr.

E. Marsh, Treasury Chambers, Whitehall. The improvement scheme at Penmaenbach and Penyclip presents a number of engineering difficulties, and further deliberations are necessary on the precise scope and ultimate form of the works. A letter has recently been sent by Mr Herbert Morrison to the Caernarvonshire County Council confirming the terms of the contribution from the Road Fund, and work should commence shortly. It is not true that grants are being withheld because the money is required for other purposes.

Ernest Bevin, General Secretary of the Transport and General Workers' Union, Transport House, Smith Square, Westminster, London SW1. The General Executive Council has decided to appoint Huw T. Edwards to the position of Officer for service in Area number 13 at a salary of £5 per week: 'These are difficult times calling for practically unlimited hours and almost endless energy on the part of Trade Union Officers'.

Ernest Bevin, Ministry of Labour and National Service. Appreciates the arrangements which Huw T. Edwards made for the conference and admires the way he overcame all the difficulties. Is 'very bucked' at the progress made in Area 13 and is grateful to the Committee and the friends for the present.

G[ ] O[ ], Derwen, Marine Terrace, Penmaenmawr. They are pleased to note that Huw T. Edwards is gradually improving in health, and that the complete rest has proved beneficial. He requires patience to recover completely. The local celebrations to mark the Coronation of the King. Local and family news. Welsh.

Christopher Salmon, the British Broadcasting Corporation, Broadcasting House, London W1. He would like Huw T. Edwards to visit him during the following week as he has a proposal to make.

Herbert Morrison, Home Secretary, Whitehall, London. Has just received the Report of the Committee on Damaged Licensed Premises and Reconstruction, and is indebted to Huw T. Edwards for devoting so much time to the work of the Committee. The Report is clearly 'an important contribution to the solution of a by no means straightforward problem'. The difficulties are increased by its highly technical character.

Stafford Cripps, Board of Trade, Millbank, London SW1. Is pleased to appoint Huw T. Edwards to be a member of the Wales Regional Board for Industry for a period of three years. The Government considers the advisory machinery of the Regional Boards to be of much importance. Hopes that Huw T. Edwards will find the work interesting.

Arthur Moyle, MP, House of Commons. Thanks for letter of congratulations on his appointment as Private Secretary to the Prime Minister. Is pleased at the measure of goodwill which the appointment has provoked. Written in reply to A2/4.

Huw Morris Jones, Wendon, Penygarth, Caernarvon (University College of North Wales, Bangor). Was dismayed to read that Flintshire proposes to appoint a full-time Labour organiser at an annual cost of £800. The North Wales Labour Federation agreed last November to set up a committee to report on the situation in North Wales. Recalls that Huw T. Edwards agreed to act as the convenor of that Committee. 'It appears then that this unilateral action on the part of Flintshire indicated your own lack of faith in the recommendation of the Federation and that the agreement of last November is meaningless'. The situation needs to be reviewed afresh, and advice given to the constituency parties.

Herbert Morrison, Lord President of the Council, Privy Council Office, Great George Street, London SW1. Thank you for the letter of 27 November and for the very interesting memorandum: 'It is useful to know of your views, especially because of your good work in Wales'. Written in reply to A2/8.

William Whiteley, Treasury, 12 Downing Street. Morgan Phillips has sent on Huw T. Edwards's letter listing eight persons whom he considers to be worthy recipients of honours. Would like him to select two persons. There would seem to be half a million people anxious to secure honours. 'Private and Confidential'. For reply see A2/10.

Ernest Bevin, Foreign Office, London SW1. Is very grateful for the contribution made at the Biennial Conference at Hastings on the occasion of his retirement. 'It was a great pleasure to have had the opportunity of taking part in the foundation of the amalgamation and of assisting in its development, and now to witness its magnificent hour and influence'. Would have liked to be able to hear the debates at the Congress. Very much appreciates the gift, although he is now involved in a different kind of work.

R. Stafford Cripps, Board of Trade, Millbank, London SW1. Has considered Huw T. Edwards's suggestion that the Wales and Monmouthshire Industrial Estate Company should be considered a suitable recipient of grants for North Wales purposes under the Development and Road Funds Act, 1909. Believes that local interests in North Wales should devise practical schemes for the utilisation of local resources. Believes that discussions should take place between representatives from North Wales and the Development Commission. Is aware of the recent proposal for the establishment of a woollen factory in Merionethshire. Is anxious to see a tangible result.

Clement Attlee, Prime Minister, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall. Thanks for the letter. Although his holiday is being cut short, is much enjoying being in North Wales.

Ralph St L. Peverley, Yale Club of New York, 50 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York. Describes the visit of Arthur Deakin and his colleague to New York. Is grateful to Huw T. Edwards for arranging the meeting which he much enjoyed. He admires the British people, but believes that it is essential that a longer working day should be implemented.

Ernest Bevin, Foreign Office, London SW1. Thanks Huw T. Edwards for the invitation to become President of the International Eisteddfod for the following year. He would like to accept, but is unable to make firm commitments so far in advance, and he will understand if someone else is approached.