HC Deb 18 October 1976 vol 917 c348W
Mr. Thorne

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he will list the membership of the British Aerospace Organising Committee with appropriate details regarding industrial experience, etc.

Mr. Les Huckfield

As I have already announced in reply to earlier Questions, the membership under the Chairmanship of Lord Beswick is as follows:

  • Mr. A. H. C. Greenwood: Chairman, British Aircraft Corporation Ltd.
  • Mr. G. R. Jefferson: Chairman and Managing Director, Guided Weapons Division, British Aircraft Corporation Ltd.
  • Mr. E. G. Rubython: General Manager, Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd.
  • Mr. J. T. Stamper: Technical Director, Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd.
  • Mr. B. E. Friend: Formerly Chairman and Managing Director, Esso Chemicals UK Ltd.
  • Dr. A. W. Pearce: Chairman, Esso Petroleum Co. Ltd.
  • Mr. L. W. Buck: Former President of the Confederation of Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions; and General Secretary, National Union of Sheet Metal Workers, Coppersmiths and Domestic Heating Engineers.

All members have long experience in the respective industries or trade unions.