§ Mr. Cyril Smithasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will publish the industrial qualifications and experience of the appointed members of the Committee of Inquiry into Industrial Democracy.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisBiographical notes which set out the industrial and other qualifications of the members of the committee were included in the Press notice announcing the composition of the committee. A copy of this Press notice was494W placed in the Library of the House on 3rd December.
§ Mr. Cyril Smithasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will publish in the Official Report a list of the people and organisations with which the Department consulted before members of the Committee of Inquiry into Industrial Democracy were appointed.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisThe CBI and the TUC were among those consulted, and my right hon. Friend also received advice and suggestions as to the membership from very many other interested organisations and individuals.
§ Mr. Cyril Smithasked the Secretary of State for Trade how many nominations he received to consider for appointment to the Committee of Inquiry into Industrial Democracy.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisOver 50 nominations were received from interested organisations and individuals. In addition, very many other names were considered in the course of determining the composition of the committee.
§ Mr. Cyril Smithasked the Secretary of State for Trade what criteria were used to guide the Department in the selection of persons to serve on the Committee of Inquiry into Industrial Democracy.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisMy right hon. Friend's aim was to appoint to the committee people who would bring together a wide range of relevant knowledge and experience and who would each make a valuable personal contribution to its work. He also sought to ensure that there was a reasonable balance of opinion represented on the committee.