§ Tim LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what discussions he has had with the management of Shoreham Port Authority regarding the appointment of a new Chief Executive; [75551]
(2) who sits on the interview panel for the selction of the new Chief Executive of Shoreham Harbour; who appointed them; and when; [75550]
(3) how many applications were received for the post of Chief Executive of Shoreham Harbour; [75548]
(4) what stages have been completed in the appointment of the new Chief Executive of Shoreham Harbour; and what the appointment timetable is. [75549]
§ Mr. JamiesonI refer the hon. Member to my answer of 18 March 2002,Official Report, column 37W, where I stated that the recruitment of employees of the Shoreham Port Authority is not a matter for my Department.