HC Deb 15 May 1947 vol 437 cc177-8W
55. Mr. T. Brown

asked the Minister of Labour the reason for the recent change in the chairmanship of the National Advisory Council on the Employment of the Disabled.

Mr. Ness Edwards

I regret to say that Viscount Ridley has asked to be released from the chairmanship of the Council as he has been advised, for health reasons, to reduce the amount of his public activities. I am very pleased to be able to announce that my right hon. Friend has appointed Major Sir J. B. Brunel Cohen as chairman in his stead.