HC Deb 17 November 1959 vol 613 c120W
115. Mr. Thornton

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will give the names of the present members of the Cotton Board.

Mr. J. Rodgers

The following are the names of the present members of the Cotton Board:

Lord Rochdale, O.B.E., T.D. Independent (Chairman)
Mr. W. T. Winterbottom, C.B.E. Representing the interests of persons carrying on business in the industry.
Mr. J. M. H. Grey, T.D.
Mr. W. Crossley
Mr. G. D. Hughes
Sir Alfred Roberts, C.B.E., M.A., J P. Representing the interests of persons employed in the industry.
Mr. C. Schofield, O.B.E., J.P.
Mr. Lewis T. Wright
Mr. L. Sharp, M.B.E.
Mr. O. Bertoya Independent.
Mr. F. Rostron
In addition Mr. E. Hall and Mr. J. C. Robinson were appointed to the Special Committee of the Cotton Board set up under Section 3 of the Cotton Industry Act. They are independent members and serve on the Committee—but not on the Cotton Board proper—with Lord Rochdale, Mr. Bertoya and Mr. Rostron.