§ 44. Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry for what reasons he resisted the request of Mr. Ian Morrow in September and October, 1972, that Mr. Ronald G. Hooker should be given a senior position in the changed management structure of Rolls-Royce; and on what criteria his Department intervenes in the choice of people for positions in Rolls-Royce 1971 Ltd.
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§ Mr. OnslowI do not think it would be right for me to answer any question asking why any particular person has not been appointed to any post, or to comment on allegations about such matters.