HC Deb 16 November 1967 vol 754 cc188-9W
Q9. Mr. Webster

asked the Prime Minister what is the practice of his administration as to the basis on which the resignation of a chairman of a nationalised industry is called for.

The Prime Minister

The Chairman of a nationalised industry would be asked to resign if the Government thought it would be in the national interest for him to do so.

Q10. Mr. Webster

asked the Prime Minister what is the criterion on which chairmen are appointed to the nationalised industries.

The Prime Minister

It is Government policy to appoint the best man available for the post in question.