HC Deb 08 April 1971 vol 815 cc280-1W
Mr. Sutcliffe

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will make a statement on the choice of a successor to Lord Robens as Chairman of the National Coal Board.

Mr. John Davies

Mr. Derek Ezra has agreed to accept an appointment as Chairman of the National Coal Board as the successor to Lord Robens. Mr. Ezra has been Deputy-Chairman of the Board since May, 1967. Mr. W. V. Sheppard, who is at present a member of the Board, has agreed to succeed Mr. Ezra as Deputy-Chairman.