§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he proposes to announce the appointment of a chairman for the Welsh Committee of the IBA; with whom he has had consultations about such an appointment; what is the reason for the delay; and who are the current representatives of Wales on the IBA.
§ Mr. Alexander W. LyonWe shall announce the appointment of the IBA member for Wales, whose duties include the chairmanship of the IBA's Welsh Committee, as soon as practicable. We have consulted our colleagues, including the Secretary of State for Wales, and have been in touch with the Chairman of the IBA; but the filling of the vacancy is also dependent on the availability of those approached to accept appointment. I am sure that the Authority will meanwhile make whatever arrangements are appropriate to take account of its Committee's advice.