HC Deb 26 March 1970 vol 798 c552W
Captain Kerby

asked 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. Mason

Such 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.