HC Deb 25 July 1968 vol 769 cc171-2W
Mr. Wingfield Digby

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the maximum permitted membership of the Race Relations Board; and how many vacancies he anticipates in 1969, 1970 and 1971, respectively.

Mr. Callaghan

Under the Race Relations Act, 1965 the Race Relations Board consists of three members including the chairman. The Race Relations Bill will increase the Board's membership to a maximum of 12 including the chairman. I cannot forecast what vacancies there may be in future years.

Mr. Wingfield Digby

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many members of the Race Relations Board have political affiliations; and how many belong to each party.

Mr. Callaghan

This is not my responsibility.