§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the names of those members of the British Waterways Board whose appointments terminate on 31st December 1973 ; if he has made any appointments for the vacancies so caused ; and what are the qualifications of any persons so appointed other than previous membership of the board.
§ Mr. RipponThe appointments of the Hon. A. L. Hood and Mr. B. C. Gillinson expire on 31st December 1973. No new appointments have been made.