HC Deb 05 March 1962 vol 655 c21W
Sir H. d'Avigdor-Goldsmid

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has yet appointed the trade union members of the National Economic Development Council; and whether he will make a statement about the relation of the Council to existing advisory bodies in this field.

Mr. Selwyn Lloyd

On the suggestion of the Trades Union Congress I have appointed the following members of the Council:

  • Mr. W. J. Carron.
  • Mr. F. Cousins.
  • Mr. H. Douglass.
  • Mr. S. F. Greene.
  • Mr. R. Smith.
  • Mr. G. Woodcock, C.B.E.

PUBLIC QUOTED COMPANIES IN MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION
1954 1960 Increase 1954–1960
£ million £ million Per cent.
Total net assets (end-year) … 8,437 13,495 — —
Trading profit* … 1,386 1,930 544 39
Gross dividend and interest payments … 467 818 351 75
* After deducting depreciation and other provisions.