§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Power what reasons Mr. Niall McDiarmid gave in tendering his resignation as a full-time member of the British Steel Corporation; why he is being reappointed as a part-time member; at what salary; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MasonMr. McDiarmid was appointed a board member to 31st July 1970 or until his appointment as a group managing director ended whichever was earlier. He will be relinquishing his appointment as a group managing director and as soon as he does so he will automatically cease to be a board member. I have taken no decision to reappoint him as a part-time Member.