§ 46. Sir H. Williamsasked the Minister of Production how many of the new regional controllers have been appointed; how many remain to be appointed; and when he hopes the new regional organisation will be in full operation?
§ The Lord President of the Council (Sir John Anderson)I have been asked to reply. No appointments have yet been made, but a number of suitable persons have been interviewed and provisional 1519 selections have already been made for all but two of the posts. The appointments will be made very shortly, and I hope that the reconstitution of the Regional Boards will be complete before the end of the present month. In the meantime, the existing Boards are continuing to function.
§ Sir H. WilliamsCan my right hon. Friend say why there has been this abnormal delay in carrying out something which the House has desired for more than two years?
§ Sir J. AndersonThe selection of personel for these Boards is a very important matter. It is a matter to be dealt with after due consideration of a large number of possibilities, and I can assure the House there has been no avoidable delay.