§ Mr. Patrick Jenkinasked the Secretary of State for Energy when he expects to announce the appointment of the members of the Board of BNOC.
§ Mr. John SmithMy 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 Jenkinasked the Secretary of State for Energy if the appointment of Lord Kearton as Chairman of 309W BNOC is to be full-time or part-time; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John SmithThe nature of Lord Kearton's eventual appointment as Chairman of the BNOC will depend on the composition of the Board as a whole.