§ Mr. Dykesasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will list for all bodies, other than committees, to which he appoints members, other than civil servants, the authority for making the appointment.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldInformation about statutory bodies—other than committees —to which my right hon. Friend makes paid appointments is included in "A Directory of Paid Public Appointments made by Ministers", a copy of which has been placed in the Library. Since publication of the Directory my right hon. Friend has established the following bodies to which he makes paid appointments
British Aerospace; British Shipbuilders. Authority: Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries Act 1977.My right hon. Friend also makes unpaid appointments to some of the bodies referred to above and to the following statutory bodies—other than committees—for which he is responsible:
Cotton Industry War Memorial Trust. Authority: Cotton Industry War Memorial Trust Act 1947.Industrial Development Advisory Board. Authority: Industry Act 1972.