HC Deb 22 June 1953 vol 516 cc1468-9
16. Mr. Ernest Davies

asked the Minister of Transport if he will announce the names of those he has appointed as members of the British Transport Commission and the Executives to fill the vacancies that will arise in August and September, respectively.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

I have not yet made any such appointments.

Mr. Davies

Does the right hon. Gentleman consider it fair to members, whose term of office expires within two months in some cases, that he is still undecided whether they are to stay or are to be replaced? Does he also appreciate that, in view of the uncertainty within the British Transport Commission and Executive, there is inevitably deterioration in the morale of the staff?

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

I am fully conscious of the human problems involved. I am constantly in touch with the Chairman of the Commission about the matter, and I hope soon to be able to make a definite announcement.

Mr. Davies

In view of the excellence of the B.T.C. Report, will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind the desirability of having some continuity and of retaining large numbers of the men who have done an excellent job during 1952?