HC Deb 09 February 1973 vol 850 cc201-2W
Mr. Millan

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will list the membership of the Monopolies Commission, distinguishable between full-time and part-time members.

Sir G. Howe

The list of members is as follows:

  • Sir Ashton Roskill, Q.C., Chairman.
  • Sir Alexander Johnston, GCB, KBE, Deputy Chairman.
  • Professor T. Barna.
  • Mr. Bernard Boxall, CBE.
  • Mr. J. Crawford, OBE.
  • Sir Roger Falk, OBE.
  • Mr. John Gratwick.
  • Professor H. L. A. Hart, FBA
  • Mrs. Jacqueline Inchbald.
  • Mr. D. A. Hunter Johnston.
  • Mr. M. J. Methven.
  • Mr. K. A. Noble.
  • Mr. R. G. Opie.
  • Mr. E. L. Richards, CBE, MC, TD.
  • Mr. G. B. Richardson.
  • Mr. Lewis Robertson, CBE.
  • Mr. S. A. Robinson.
  • Mr. L. H. Williams.
  • Professor B. S. Yamey, CBE.
  • The Chairman's is the only full-time appointment.

Mr. Millan

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many staff are employed by the Monopolies Commission; and how many of these are economists, lawyers, accountants and statisticians, respectively.

Sir G. Howe

The commission has 66 staff, of whom six are economists and seven are accountants. The commission can use the legal and statistical services of the Department of Trade and Industry when required.