§ Mr. Hollandasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement about the chairmanship of the East Midlands Planning Council.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerSir Mark Henig, who has given valuable service as Chairman of the East Midlands Regional Economic Planning Council since 1968 and prior to that as a Member of the Council, is relinquishing the appointment this month. I am very pleased to announce that the Duke of Rutland has accepted my invitation to succeed Sir Mark as Chairman of the Council with effect from mid-June, 1971.