HC Deb 20 March 1967 vol 743 cc201-2W
85. Mr. Peter Walker

asked the Minister of Transport whether she will publish the correspondence between Sir Alfred Owen and herself concerning the replacement of Sir Alfred Owen by the Parliamentary Secretary in her Department as Chairman of the Road Safety Council.

Mrs. Castle

There is no correspondence to publish. I discussed the future of the Council, including the chairman- ship, with Sir Alfred Owen on 31st January, when he agreed to continue as Vice Chairman of the Council. He confirmed this at the Council meeting on 9th February when I announced the change.

86. Mr. Webster

asked the Minister of Transport why the chairmanship of the Road Safety Council has been taken by a Minister of the Crown as opposed to an independent and voluntary chairman.

Mrs. Castle

As I announced on 9th February, to secure that the work of the Council is more closely related to the new plans for road safety which I am developing.

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