HC Deb 23 June 1965 vol 714 cc204-5W
45. Sir A. V. Harvey

asked the Minister of Aviation what are the terms of Mr. Masefield's appointment as chairman of the Airports Authority.

49. Mr. Royle

asked the Minister of Aviation why he has not appointed a full-time chairman of the London Airport Authority.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

I have appointed Mr. Masefield to be Chairman of the Authority for a period of five years at a salary of £6,000. His appointment requires him to devote such time to the Authority's affairs as I think necessary. For this task I regard expert knowledge, energy and flexibility of mind as more important than full-time attendance and I am convinced that Mr. Masefield has these qualities in full measure.