§ Mr. Viggersasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will publish in the Official Report a description of the consultative and decision-making process whereby he appoints nominees (a) to the boards and (b) to the chairmanship of State-controlled companies.
§ Mr. KaufmanNo; the process is that which has been pursued under successive Governments.
§ Mr. Viggersasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will describe the qualities he requires of nominees to (a) the boards and (b) the chairmanship of State-controlled companies.
§ Mr. KaufmanThe qualities depend on the circumstances of each appointment and nominees are chosen on the basis of relevant experience and ability for the task to be performed.