§ 47. Mr. Danceasked the Prime Minister what changes he has in view for filling the posts in the nationalised industries in cases where appointments are made by 222 Her Majesty's Government now that the remuneration for the posts has been increased.
§ The Prime MinisterNone, Sir. The Minister responsible for the board concerned will continue to appoint the person who in his view is best fitted for the post to be filled.
§ Mr. DanceWhilst thanking the Prime Minister for that reply, may I ask if he is aware that, as some of the heads of departments are failing to run the nationalised industries either efficiently or economically, there is a strong feeling that some of those heads should be replaced by sound businessmen with experience of business? Can we have some assurance that something on those lines may take place?
§ The Prime MinisterThis matter, of course, is always under the consideration of the Ministers concerned, and every effort is made to obtain the direction of these industries by the best available men.