HC Deb 24 October 1975 vol 898 cc308-9W
Mr. Patrick Jenkin

asked the Secretary of State for Energy when he expects to announce the appointment of the members of the Board of BNOC.

Mr. John Smith

My right hon. Friend announced on 29th July the appointment of Lord Kearton as Chairman Designate. My right hon. Friend is actively considering other prospective BNOC Board appointments and he will be announcing names in due course.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if the appointment of Lord Kearton as Chairman of BNOC is to be full-time or part-time; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Smith

The nature of Lord Kearton's eventual appointment as Chairman of the BNOC will depend on the composition of the Board as a whole.

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