§ Mr. Macfarlaneasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the experience, the interests and the ability, referred to by the Minister in assessing the membership of the Sports Council, that secured the appointment of Mr. P. Stephenson on 27th August 1976 to the Sports Council.
§ Mr. Denis HowellThe appointment of individuals to membership of the Sports Council is at the discretion of my right hon. Friend. Brief details of the background of the five members appointed on 27th August were given at the time of the announcement.