HL Deb 14 April 2000 vol 612 c71WA
Lord Haskel

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Who are the members of the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments. [HL2051]

Baroness Jay of Paddington

The current members are:

  • The Rt. Hon. Lord Mayhew of Twysden QC (Chairman)
  • Sir John Blelloch KCB (Vice-chairman)
  • The Rt. Hon. Lord Shore of Stepney
  • The Rt. Hon. Baroness Williams of Crosby
  • The Lord Wilson of Tillyorn GCMG
  • Admiral Sir Kenneth Eaton GBE KCB FEng FIEE
  • Sir Denys Henderson
  • Sir Bryan Nicholson

I am pleased to say that Lord Wilson of Tillyorn has agreed to join the Committee. He had a distinguished career in the Diplomatic Service and served as Governor of Hong Kong. He has also had extensive experience of both business and academic life since his retirement.

The Advisory Committee advises me on applications from the most senior Crown Servants to take up business appointments after leaving the Service, and it also gives advice directly to former Ministers on appointments they wish to accept after leaving office. The members of the Committee are unpaid, and I am grateful to them for the time they give to this role. I value their judgment.