BRITISH AIRWAYS, LIMITED.

HC Deb 20 December 1937 vol 330 cc1597-8

37. Mr. Perkins

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether he has yet appointed a Government director to the board of British Airways, Limited?

Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead

As announced in the Press on 15th December, Lord Monsell has been appointed a Government director on the Board of British Airways, Limited, as from 13th December, 1937.

Mr. Short

Carl the hon. and gallant Member tell us what are his qualifications?

Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead

Lord Monsell was the First Lord of the Admiralty until recently. It is considered that his long service in public life fits him for the position.

Mr. Short

Has he ever been in the air?

Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead

I cannot say.