§ Captain Kerbyasked the President of the Board of Trade what was the nature of the informal discussions, settling the scope and responsibilities of the part-time Chairman of the British Airports Authority, which took place between his Department and the Chairman before his part-time appointment was announced; what responsibilities were agreed; and on what date and where these informal talks took place.
§ Mr. MasonSuch discussions as took place were related to the offer and acceptance of the post in question. The responsibilities agreed were those appropriate to the Chairman of a nationalised undertaking.