HC Deb 09 December 1968 vol 775 c13W
64. Mr. Ron Lewis

asked the Minister of Transport if he will publish the number of persons appointed to managerial positions during the past four years on British Railways.

Mr. Marsh

This information is not readily available.

Mr. Spriggs

asked the Minister of Transport if he will seek powers to enable him to control the appointment of railway management.

Mr. Carmichael

No. The Railways Board is responsible for the management of their undertaking and must remain responsible for appointing their own managerial staff.