§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what qualifications the hon. Robin Gibson Watt has which are relevant to his recent appointment to the board of the Development Board for Rural Wales.
§ Mr. David HuntI give full consideration to all relevant factors in determining appointments for which I have responsibility.
I have every confidence that the hon. Robin Gibson Watt will make a valuable contribution to the work of the board during his term of office.
§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) how many names he has on the list of potential nominees for places on non-departmental public bodies in Wales; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if he will publish the list of potential nominees for appointment to non-departmental public bodies in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David HuntThere are currently 2,851 names on the Department's register of candidates for public appointment, which is confidential.