North Pennine Rural Development Board

HC Deb 20 December 1968 vol 775 cc487-8W

Mr. Jopling

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he now expects to be able to announce the names of the members of the North Pennine Rural Development Board and where the headquarters will be placed.

Mr. John Mackie

As already announced, Mr. T. J. Cowen has agreed to serve as Chairman of the Board subject to Parliamentary approval for its estab- lishment. The following have also agreed to serve:

• J. Brocklebank, Esq., M.B.E., J.P.,
• S. H. K. Butcher, Esq.,
• F. Caw kill, Esq.,
• Dr. J. A. Farrer,
• J. S. Fawcett, Esq.,
• E. R. Frankland, Esq.,
• Major C. S. R. Graham,
• Professor J. W. House, M.A.,
• E. N. Liddell, Esq.,
• J. C. Riddell, Esq., J.P.,
• J. J. Vickers, Esq.

Mr. Brocklebank has agreed to be Deputy Chairman. My right hon. Friend will be taking a decision on the site of the headquarters in the light of all the circumstances and the views of the members who have agreed to serve.