§ 58. Sir G. de Freitasasked the Secretary of State for Employment for how long the National Board for Prices and Incomes has had a membership less than the nine laid down in the Prices and Incomes Act, 1966; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BryanSince the resignation of the former Chairman on 31st October, 1970, the Board has had eight members. I am advised that this is permissible in accordance with paragraph 7 of Schedule 1 of the Act.