§ Mr. Thornton-Kemsleyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he proposes to replace the right hon. Thomas Johnston, aged 75, Sir Hugh Mackenzie, aged 69, Sir George McGlashan, aged 72, and Mr. G. R. McIntosh, aged 69, respectively, chairman, deputy chairman and members of the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board, with younger men.
§ Mr. MaclayI have reappointed Mr. Johnston to serve as chairman of the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board for a further period until 31st December, 1958, and Sir Hugh Mackenzie and Sir George McGlashan to serve in their present capacities until 31st December, 1959. I have also appointed Mr. John Jardine to be a member of the Board until 31st December, 1960, in place of Mr. G. R. McIntosh, whose present appointment ends on 31st December, 1957.