§ Mr. Tebbitasked the Secretary of State for Industry what is the total cost to date of the Organising Committee for British Aerospace; and if he will give a separate statement of the amount due to be paid in salary and expenses to the Chairman.
§ Mr. KaufmanThe costs of the Organising Committee up to 31st March 1976 are provisionally estimated at about £30,000. Lord Beswick's salary, as has already been announced, is £23,330 per annum.
§ Mr. Tebbitasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will list the members of the Organising Committee for British Aerospace together with a list of the Committee's achievements since it was appointed.
§ Mr. KaufmanMy right hon. Friend has appointed Lord Beswick as Chairman. Lord Beswick has done much preparatory work and held discussions with a wide range of people in the industry. As a result, the Committee will be able to make early progress as soon as my right hon. Friend makes further appointments.