§ Mr. Owenasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement concerning the composition and salaries of the Sugar Board ; and when they will take up their duties.
Mr. AmoryThe Sugar Board consists of Sir George Dunnet, K.B.E., C.B. (Chairman), Mr. J. A. Dyson, C.B.E., F.C.A. (Vice-Chairman), Sir Henry Brewer, M.B.E., F.C.I.S. and Mr. F. E. Harmer, C.M.G. The salaries of the chairman and vice-chairman are £4,250 and £2,750 per annum. respectively. The other members, who are part-time, have expressed the wish to serve without salary or fee. The Board was established on 15th October, 1956.