§ 92. Mr. Deedesasked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the expiry of appointments of six out of seven chairmen, 23 out of 24 full-time members and eight out of 13 part-time members of the British Transport Commission and its six Executives on or before 30th September this year and, in view of the tasks which, in accordance with the provisions of Command Paper No. 8538, the Government require certain of these officials to fulfil, he will state to what extent it is intended to extend their appointments and for how long.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI am anxious to give the members of the Commission and52W the Executives the earliest possible information as to their personal future, and I propose to discuss the position with each of those concerned. I intend to offer to renew the majority of their appointments for one year, though not necessarily in their present capacities.