§ Mr. Mike Thomasasked the Prime Minister whether the National Consumer Council is formally represented at the National Economic Development Council through its chairman or whether he is an independent member; and, if the latter is the case, what are the reasons for this.
§ The Prime MinisterMr. Michael Young, the Chairman of the National Consumer Council, is an independent member of NECD. Most Council members represent management, trade unions or the Government, but there are two seats for independent members who are selected for the personal contribution they can make to its work.