HC Deb 02 August 1944 vol 402 cc1416-7W
Mr. Boothby

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is in a position to give the names of the personnel of the Herring Industry Board.

Mr. Johnston

The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Home Secretary and I have appointed the following to be members of the Herring Industry Board:

  • Mr. Frederick A. Bell (Chairman).
  • Sir T. George Wilson.
  • Sir Evan Gibb.

Mr. Bell, who was a leading member of the Departmental Committee on the Herring Industry, and Sir Evan Gibb nave since 1938 rendered valuable service as members of the Herring Industry Board; and Sir T. George Wilson, as Chairman of the Scottish Milk Marketing Board, has a wide reputation as an expert in organised marketing and in education and research.