Northern Economic Planning Council (Chairmanship)

HC Deb 26 March 1971 vol 814 cc225-6W

Dame Irene Ward

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make an announcement on the chairmanship of the Northern Economic Planning Council.

Mr. Peter Walker

I have appointed Dr. W. Reid, C.B.E., as Chairman of the Northern Economic Planning Council with effect from 1st April. Dr. Reid will succeed Mr. T. D. Smith, D.C.L., who will have completed his term of office on 31st March.