HC Deb 27 July 1955 vol 544 cc167-8W
Mr. Callaghan

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the management company to operate the Government-owned cold store at Cardiff will start to operate; and what are the names and principal interests of the directors.

Mr. Amory

The managing company which will operate the forty-seven Government cold stores, including the King's Wharf Cold Store at Cardiff, is expected to take over on 26th August, 1955.

The directors so far appointed are:

Chairman Mr. H. E. Davis, Director of Milk Products (New Zealand), Ltd., and of National Bank of New Zealand.

Directors representing Cold Storage Industry

  • Mr. H. G. Jaeger, of Chambers Wharf and Cold Stores, Ltd.
  • Mr. K. Lightfoot, O.B.E., of Lightfoot Refrigeration Co. Ltd.
  • Mr. J. E. G. Ruddin, C.B.E., of The Central Cold Storage Co., Ltd.
  • Mr. G. E. Tonge, of Hays Wharf, Ltd.

Directors appointed by the Minister

  • Mr. J. W. Pugsley, Principal Executive Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
  • Mr. G. D. Wilson, C.B.E., Chartered Accountant in practice, lately Finance Controller, Ministry of Food.