HC Deb 02 July 1969 vol 786 cc105-6W
70. Mr. Willey

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether the public speech made by his regional controller at Sunderland on 3rd May was made with his authority.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

The regional controller was not at the time acting in his official capacity and no question of approval arose.

71. Mr. Willey

asked the President of the Board of Trade what instructions he has given to his regional controllers on the making of public statements concerning departmental policy.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

Regional controllers are authorised to outline departmental policy on any suitable occasion.