§ Mr. Dykesasked the Secretary of State for Transport 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. William RodgersThe authorities for the paid appointments made by me are as follows:
British Railways Board—Transport Act 1962.
British Transport Docks Board—Transport Act 1962.
National Bus Company—Transport Act 1968.
National Freight Corporation—Transport Act 1968.
National Ports Council—Harbours Act 1964.
Port Authorities—See pages 39-40 of "A Directory of Paid Public Appointments made by Ministers "issued by the Civil Service Department and published by HMSO in April 1976.
Information in respect of the unpaid appointments made by me is being collated. I shall write to the hon. Member as soon as it is available.