§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT the time and date when the announcement was made outside the House of the appointment of the right hon. Member for Kingston-upon-Thames as the Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority; and whether he will require him to relinquish all other appointments on taking up this full-time appointment.
§ Mr. NobleYes. It was at 5 p.m. on Thursday, 2nd December. I am discussing with my right hon. Friend the question of his other appointments.
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry why the announcement of the appointment of the Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority was not made to the House of Commons; whether he will list the qualifications of the new Chairman and the salary for this appointment; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John DaviesThe speculation about the appointment in the Press made16W an immediate announcement necessary. My right hon. Friend, the Minister for Trade, took the first available opportunity to inform the House. During his long and distinguished service in this House and as a Minister the chairman designate has had much experience that will be relevant to his new work. His salary is still under discussion.