HC Deb 12 December 1972 vol 848 cc114-5W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how the qualifications of the next vice-chairman of the Meat and Livestock Commission compare with those of his predecessor.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

Both the present deputy chairman and his successor have the breadth and depth of experience which well qualifies them for this post.

Mr. Deakins

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food why the deputy chairman of the Meat and Livestock Commission was re-appointed only for a five-month period.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

The deputy chairman of the Meat and Livestock Commission, whose previous period of office expired on 30th September 1972, was asked to continue for a further short period to preserve a measure of continuity.