§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has had in relation to the appointment of Sir Richard Lloyd Jones as chairman of the Welsh Arts Council; and what account he took of the views of the Committee of Public Accounts in relation to the conduct of Welsh Office non-departmental public bodies prior to confirming the appointment.
§ Mr. RedwoodI have received no representations on this matter.
In making the appointment, I took account of relevant considerations. Sir Richard will make an excellent chairman.
§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he proposes to issue guidelines on the publication of the political affiliations of the appointees to non-departmental public bodies; what proposals he has to make such publication retrospective; what proposals he has to extend such publication of affiliations to the Masonic Order; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RedwoodThe general procedure for the making of public appointments is contained in the Cabinet Office publication "Guide on Public Appointments Procedures" which is available in the Library of the House.