§ 41. Mr. Peytonasked the Minister of Power what representations he has now received concerning the appointments he has made to the National Steel Corporation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MarshI have received a number of views on the appointments, some complimentary, others less so. I was not intending to make a statement.
§ 48. Mr. Pavittasked the Minister of Power if he will give a direction to the Steel Corporation that it shall consult him before appointing chairmen to regional groups.
§ Mr. MarshNo. Appointments to the staff of the National Steel Corporation, including chairmen of regional groups, are a matter for the Corporation. Appointments to membership of the Corporation are made by me after consultation with the Chairman.