Head of Defence Sales (Appointment)

HC Deb 31 July 1981 vol 9 c541W

Mr. Robert Atkins

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will now announce the appointment of the next head of defence sales.

Mr. Nott

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. James Myth to succeed Sir Ronald Ellis, whose five-year appointment ends on 31 August. Mr. Blyth will be seconded to the Ministry of Defence by his current employers, Lucas Industries, for up to five years.