HC Deb 24 November 1975 vol 901 c29W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many and which Directors General has Great Britain been allocated in the Commissions, the British nationals appointed to the post and actually serving and any relinquishments made or projected.

Mr. Hattersley

When the United Kingdom joined the EEC the following United Kingdom nationals were appointed as Directors General:

  • Directorate General III, Mr. R. H. Grierson, Industrial and Technological Affairs.
  • Directorate General V—Mr. M. J. Shanks, Social Affairs.
  • Directorate General VII—Mr. R. E. M. Le Goy, Transport.
  • Directorate General XIII—Mr. R. K. Apple-yard, Scientific and Technical Information and Information Management.

Mr. Grierson resigned in 1974 and his post has not been filled. Directors General are appointed by the Commission from nationals of member States. There is no fixed allocation of posts to member States. I cannot forecast future changes which are dependent on decisions of the Commission and of the individuals concerned.