§ Mr. Bullardasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether he can now make a further statement about membership of the Commission for the New Towns.
Dr. HillI have now appointed, as members of the Commission, Mrs. B. F. R. Paterson, J.P., and Mr. J. M. A. Smith. Mrs. Paterson is a Hertfordshire County Alderman, Chairman of the County Health Committee and a member of the North-East Regional Hospital Board. Mr. Smith is Director of Finance and Assistant Managing Director of the Ford Motor Company.
These appointments bring the membership of the Commission, including the Chairman, Sir Duncan Anderson, to six in all.