§ 39. Mr. James Johnsonasked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what proposals he has for co-ordinated action to speed the movements of goods for export.
§ Mr. George BrownThe National Economic Development Council has approved the formation of an Economic Development Committee to deal with this important subject. I am pleased to announce that Lord Caldecote has accepted my invitation to act as Chairman of the Committee.
The following is a list of members of the Committee:
- Lord Rochdale—National Ports Council.
- P. Shirley—British Railways.
- R. L. H. Farmer—Atlas Express Company.
- S. Wheatcroft—Airline Consultant.
- K. M. Campbell—British India Steam Navigation Company.
- A. R. Glen—Export Council for Europe.
- N. J. Freeman—British Shippers' Council.
- K. J. McBryde—Federation of British Industries.
- H. Brown—Associated Electrical Industries.
- G. W. Brassington—National Union of Railwaymen.
- T. O'Leary—Transport & General Workers' Union.
- D. F. Tennant—Merchant Navy & Airline Officers' Association.
- I. J. Young—Department of Economic Affairs.
- D. E. O'Neill—Ministry of Transport.
- Miss K. E. Boyes—Board of Trade.
- M. G. Graham—National Economic Development Office.
- In addition to the above some other representatives may be appointed.