HC Deb 24 October 1961 vol 646 c68W
Sir R. Nugent

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will make a statement about the constitution of the Covent Garden Market Authority.

Mr. Soames

Yes. I have signed an Order constituting the Authority on 30th October. I have appointed the following persons to be members of the Authority.

  • Sir Ian Jacob, G.B.E., C.B. (Chairman).
  • Mr. Frank Hollins, C.B. (Managing Director).
  • Mr. W. M. Balch.
  • Mr. Charles Forte.
  • Mr. Harold Samuel.
  • Mr. Alex Samuels, C.B.E.
  • Mr. M. J. Verey, T.D.
  • Sir Thomas Yates, C.B.E.

Mr. Alex Samuels is the member nominated by the Minister of Transport.