HC Deb 02 August 1962 vol 664 cc114-5W
Mr. G. Johnson Smith

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will now announce the membership of the proposed National Theatre Board and the proposed South Bank Theatre and Opera House Board.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

Yes. The following have accepted invitations to serve on the National Theatre Board:

  • Lord Chandos (Chairman).
  • Mr. Hugh Beaumont.
  • Sir Kenneth Clark.
  • Sir Ashley Clarke.
  • Mr. W. J. Keswick.
  • Sir Douglas Logan.
  • Mr. Henry Moore.
  • Mr. Derek Salberg.
  • Lord Wilmot.

Nominated by L.C.C.:

Chairman of General Purposes Committee ex officio (Mrs. Freda Corbet, M.P.).

The following have accepted invitations to serve on the South Bank Theatre and Opera House Board:

  • Lord Cottesloe (Chairman).
  • Sir Leslie Rowan.
  • Mr. Prince Littler.
  • Mr. Norman Marshall.
  • Sir Isaac Hayward.
  • Sir Percy Rugg.
  • Sir William Hart.

Sadler's Wells have nominated Mr. David McKenna and Mr. Norman Tucker as their representatives on this Board. The National Theatre Board will also nominate two representatives.