HC Deb 09 July 1979 vol 970 c54W
Mr. Philip Holland

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will list in the Official Report all official bodies to which he appoints members other than civil servants that have been established, or had their first meeting, since 3 May; and if he will list in each case the appointments he has made.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

I am arranging for the information requested by my hon. Friend to be assembled and will send it to him as soon as possible.

Mr. Philip Holland

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proposals he has for reducing the number of 568 committees, councils, commissions, consultative groups, boards and executive agencies to which he makes appointments other than civil servants.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

I refer my hon. Friend to my reply to him on 12 June. The review has not yet been completed—[Vol. 968, c.209.]