HC Deb 03 July 1973 vol 859 cc77-8W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he intends to appoint new members of the Monopolies Commission.

Sir G. Howe

Yes, I am making seven new appointments of part-time members. They are:

  • Mr. George Francis Ashford, OBE.
  • Mr. Dallas Edmund Bernard.
  • Laura Margaret, Lady Hall.
  • Dr. Francis Edgar Jones, MBE, FRS.
  • Mr. John Stephen Sadler.
  • Miss Rita Stephen, MBE.
  • Professor Harry Street.

Moreover, five members of the commission whose appointments come to an end during this year have accepted invitations to serve for further terms. They are:

  • Sir Roger Falk, OBE.
  • Mr. D. A. Hunter Johnston
  • Mr. R. G. Opie.
  • Mr. E. L. Richards, CBE, MC, TD.
  • Mr. G. B. Richardson.

In addition, I have reconstituted the Newspaper Panel from which additional members may be appointed to the commission to take part in any investigation into a newspaper merger. The following have accepted my invitation to serve:

  • Lord Annan.
  • Mrs. Christine Bicknell.
  • Mr. Alastair Burnet.
  • Miss Frances Cairncross.
  • Mr. J. Clement Jones.
  • Sir William Hayter.
  • Mrs. Anne Piper.

I intend, additionally, to appoint one further member from Scotland.