HC Deb 29 November 1934 vol 295 c1009
Mr. W. S. MORRISON (by Private Notice)

asked the Minister of Transport whether he is yet in a position to make any announcement as to the appointment of a Chairman of the Central Electricity Board?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Yes, Sir. Sir Andrew Duncan has resigned his appointment as Chairman of the Central Electricity Board on his appointment as independent Chairman of the British Iron and Steel Federation. To succeed him as chairman of the board I have appointed Sir Archibald Page, the present general manager of the board. I have appointed Sir Andrew Duncan to be a member of the board in place of Lord Barnby, who has resigned. These changes Will take place on the 1st January next.