§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware that six men and no women served as members of the White Fish Authority Committee for Scotland and Northern Ireland according to the list of Members of Public Boards of a Commercial Character as at 1st January, 1971 (Cmnd. 4611); what changes have taken place since; whether he intends that women should be given an equal opportunity to serve when new appointments are made; and what action he proposes.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellYes. No changes in membership have taken place since 1st January, 1971. The Government's policy in selecting people for public appointments is to choose the man or woman best qualified for the appointment, and I shall continue to implement this policy in making appointments within my field of responsibility.