§ Mr. Patrick Jenkinasked the Secretary of State for Energy how many interviews have been conducted by, or on behalf of, his Department with a view to finding a chief executive for the BNOC.
§ Mr. John SmithThe number and nature of interviews held with a view to public appointment are a matter of confidence between the Government and the candidates concerned.
§ Mr. Patrick Jenkinasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he still intends to appoint a full time chief executive of the BNOC.
§ Mr. BennI must ask the right hon. Member to await the announcement of further appointments to the BNOC. The appointment of one of the board members as chief executive is for the corporation to make, with my approval.