§ 42. Sir H. Williamsasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport if he will state the names and the qualifications of the Appointing Trustees under the London Passenger Transport Act.
§ Mr. Noel-BakerWith my hon. Friend's permission, I will circulate the information he desires in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the information:
§ It is provided by Section 1 (1) of the London Passenger Transport Act 1933 that the Appointing Trustees shall consist of the following persons:
- The Chairman of the London County Council;
- a representative of the London and Home Counties Traffic Advisory Committee;
- the Chairman of the Committee of London Clearing Bankers;
- the President of the Law Society;
- the President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales;
§ In the case of appointments to fill vacancies in the Board at any time after the first constitution of the Board, the Chairman of the Board or some other member of the Board nominated by the Board for the purpose.
§ The Trustees for the time being are:
- Mr. Somerville Hastings, M.S., F.R.C.S.—Chairman of the London County Council.
- Sir Harry Vanderpant—London and Home Counties Traffic Advisory Committee.
- Mr. Colin F. Campbell, J.P.—Chairman of the Committee of the London Clearing Bankers.
- Mr. Ernest Bird—President of the Law Society.
- Mr. C. J. G. Palmour, F.C.A.— President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
- Lord Ashfield—Chairman of the Board.