§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Industry, pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for Bebington and Ellesmere Port (Mr. Porter) on 10 December 1981, Official Report, column 453, if he has made any further appointments to the Engineering Council; and if he will make a statement on the council's work to date.
§ Mr. WakehamMy right hon. Friend has made no further appointments to the Engineering Council. The council is required by its Royal charter to prepare and publish an annual report on its activities.