HC Deb 28 November 1962 vol 668 c49W
57. Mr. C. Johnson

asked the Minister of Transport if he will now announce the names of the chairman and members of the British Waterways Board.

Mr. Hay

My right hon. Friend proposes to appoint Mr. F. D. Arney, C.B.E., formerly General Manager of the Port of Bristol Authority, to be part-time Chairman of the British Waterways Board. After consultation with Mr. Arney he proposes to appoint Sir John Hawton, K.C.B., formerly Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, to be full-time Vice-Chairman. He expects to announce shortly further appointments to this Board.