§ 51. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment why he has appointed Alderman Sir Frank Marshall to advise him on the organisation and operation of the proposed development authority connected with the Third London Airport at Foulness; what are his qualifications and what public appointments he has held; whether his appointment will be on a full-time or part-time basis; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RipponI have appointed Sir Frank Marshall because I believe him to be admirably qualified. Among the main public appointments that he holds, or has held, are the following: Chairman of the Association of Municipal Corporations; member of the Yorkshire and Humberside Economic Planning Council; leader of the Leeds City Council and chairman of its Finance Committee: Vice-Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Centre for Environmental Studies: and Chairman of the Leeds and Bradford Airport. His appointment in connection with the Maplin project is a part-time one.