HC Deb 11 March 1970 vol 797 cc342-3W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Minister of Overseas Development whether she will give an assurance that when she has decided on the appointment of the new chairman of the Commonwealth Development Corporation, such decision, and the reasons for it, and the qualifications of the person appointed, will be reported to the House before an announcement is made outside Parliament.

Mrs. Hart

The appointment will be made in accordance with the statutory requirements and will be announced in theLondon Gazette.