HC Deb 27 March 1972 vol 834 cc6-7W
Mr. Bishop

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he is aware that there are a total of 48 men and three women on the Welsh rent assessment panels; whether this, ratio represents his assessment of the qualifications and suitability of Welsh women for this task; and if he will consider appointing more women.

Mr. Peter Thomas

Two-thirds of the members of the panel need to be lawyers and valuers of standing. In most of Wales there are proportionately few women in these professions. Within this limitation I shall continue to select the man or women best qualified and available for appointment, irrespective of any other consideration.