§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Education for how many boards, authorities, committees and other public bodies she is responsible, in the whole or in part, for appointments; what is the total number of such appointments; and what is the total public spending by the bodies.
§ Mr. BoswellMy right hon. Friend is responsible, in whole or in part, for 385 appointments to 28 boards, authorities, committees and other public bodies. Total public spending by these bodies in 1994–95 is estimated at some £6.6 billion.