HC Deb 24 July 1923 vol 167 cc224-5
59. Mr. GRAHAM WHITE

asked the Secretary to the Treasury who are the directors of the Newfoundland Power and Paper Company, Limited; and if they still include representatives of His Majesty's Government?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

As the answer contains a long list of names, I propose, with the hon. Member's permission, to circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. WHITE

Will the hon. Gentleman kindly announce the answer to the second part of the question?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

They still include Sir George Stapylton Barnes, late Joint Permanent Secretary to the Board of Trade.

Mr. PRINGLE

How many directors are there?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

I had better read them all. [HON. MEMBERS:"No!"] About nine.

Following is the list of names:

Sir George Stapylton Barnes, K.C.B., K.C.S.I., late Joint Permanent Secretary to the Board of Trade, was appointed in October last as Treasury representative on the Board of the Newfoundland Power and Paper Company, Limited, and continues to hold that appointment. The other directors are Sir G. H. West (President), Mr. H. J. Reid (Vice-President), the Hon. Samuel J. Foote, K.C. (representing the Newfoundland Government), Mr. E. V. Bowater, Mr. Henry Harrison, Major D. C. Jennings, Mr. S. W. A. Noble, Mr. R. G. Reid, Lord Southborough, and Mr. John, Stadler (Managing Director).