§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what indication he has received from Eric Wilson on his proposed appointment as the chairman of OFWAT's Yorkshire customer services committee; what representations he has received concerning the decision not to reappoint Dianne Scott to the chair of the committee; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. McLoughlin[holding answer 15 March 1994]: The appointment of the chairman of OFWAT's Yorkshire customer service committee is a matter for the Director General of Water Services after consultation with my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade. I understand that no representations have been received by the President following the announcement of the appointment of Mr. Eric Wilson to the chair of this committee.
§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the President of the Board of Trade how many members of OFWAT's Yorkshire customer services committee have, to date, tendered their resignation; what indications he has received from other members of their intention to resign from the committee; how many places on the committee are currently vacant; and what is the recommended total membership of the committee.
§ Mr. McLoughlin[holding answer 15 March 1994]: These are matters for the Director General of Water Services.