HC Deb 02 March 1938 vol 332 c1094
41. Mr. Mander

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air what prospective nominations have been made by the Government to the Board of Imperial Airways, Limited, to take place at the termination of the period of office of the two directors now serving; from what dates the new appointments will operate; and what qualifications, political, technical, or commercial, are taken into consideration when making these nominations?

Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead

No such nominations have been made or are yet under consideration, as no question of change in the present representation of His Majesty's Government on the Board of Imperial Airways is expected to arise for some time to come. The qualifications severally regarded in the making of these appointments include experience of public administration, first-hand participation in aviation and proved commercial capacity.

Mr. Mander

Then, there is no foundation for the announcement that an ex-Cabinet Minister is to be appointed as one of the directors?

Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead

As far as I know, that has no foundation.