HC Deb 24 July 1952 vol 504 cc766-7
The Prime Minister

With your permission. Mr. Speaker, and that of the House, I wish to make a statement concerning the Board of Governors of the British Broadcasting Corporation.

The Chairman and Governors who were in office when the new Charter was granted on 1st July consented to continue in office until a new Board could be appointed. The Government consider that the new Board should take office at an early date, and the Queen has been pleased to approve the following appointments as from 1st August: Sir Alexander Cadogan, to be Chairman until 30th June, 1957. Marshal of the Royal Air Force Lord Tedder, who is the present Vice-Chairman, to continue in that office until 30th June, 1954. Lord Clydesmuir, who is at present a Governor, to be re-appointed until 30th June, 1955, and to be designated National Governor for Scotland. Lord Macdonald of Gwaenysgor to be National Governor for Wales until 30th June, 1957. Sir Harry Mulholland to be National Governor for Northern Ireland until 30th June, 1957. Professor Barbara Wootton to be reappointed Governor until 30th June, 1954. Mr. Stedeford to be re-appointed Governor until 30th June, 1955. Sir Philip Morris and Lady Rhys-Williams to be Governors until 30th June, 1956.

Name and Office Date of first appointment Date of expiry of appointment Approximate total term of office
The Rt. Hon. Sir Alexander Cadogan, Chairman August 1, 1952 June 30, 1957 5 years
Marshal of the Royal Air Force, Lord Tedder, Vice Chairman January 1, 1950 June 30, 1954 4½ years
The Rt. Hon. Lord Clydesmuir, National Governor, Scotland January 1, 1950 June 30, 1955 5½ years
The Rt. Hon. Lord Macdonald of Gwaenysgor, National Governor, Wales August 1, 1952 June 30, 1957 5 years
The Rt. Hon. Sir Harry Mulholland, National Governor, Northern Ireland August 1, 1952 June 30, 1957 5 years
Professor Barbara Wootton January 1, 1950 June 30, 1954 4½ years
Mr. I. A. R. Stedeford January 1, 1951 June 30, 1955 4½ years
Sir Philip Morris August 1, 1952 June 30, 1956 4 years
Lady Rhys-Williams August 1, 1952 June 30, 1956 4 years