asked the Minister of Town and Country Planning what plans he has for a new town near Cwmbran, Monmouthshire.

Following my consultation with the local authorities concerned, I am proceeding with the pre- paration of the draft designation order for a site for a new town in the neighbourhood of Cwmbran, and I hope shortly to publish the draft Order.

While gratified at the attention paid to my birthplace, may I ask can the right hon. Gentleman assure me that there will be a sufficient green belt between this new town and the existing towns of Newport and Pontypool?

I can give an assurance that we have given the fullest consideration to that particular point, and that we will do our very best.