§ 3. Mr. BUTCHERasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will state what is the amount of the salary or other remuneration of the chairman of British Dyes, Limited?
The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Robertson)I have no information on this matter, which is not one in which His Majesty's Government is concerned. The appointment and remuneration of the chairman rest solely with the directors.
§ Mr. BUTCHERIn view of the fact that quite four-fifths of the capital of this company is being provided by the Government, and the fact that the chairman is the nominee of the Government, will the hon. Gentleman take steps to obtain this information?
Mr. DEPUTY-SPEAKERThe hon. and learned Member is not entitled to make a controversial point in putting a question.
§ Mr. BUTCHERWill the Government take steps to obtain this information, which is of general interest to the House and the country?
Mr. ROBERTSONAs I have already said, the appointment and remuneration of the chairman rest solely with the directors of the company, and the Government have no power in regard to the appointment.
§ Mr. BOOTHMay I ask what part the two representatives of the Government took in the selection of the chairman?