HC Deb 07 February 1977 vol 925 c542W
Mr. George Cunningham

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will list in the Official Report all departmental and inter-departmental committees, working parties, study groups and other bodies consisting, in part or whole of persons who are not civil servants established by Government and currently engaged on matters affecting his Department stating in each case the dates on which they were established, terms of reference, names of chairmen and other members with positions and professions, &c., the remuneration of costs paid to members, estimated dates for completion of work, the form which the products of such body will take and whether any reports will be published.

Mr. Clinton Davis

Information regarding paid appointments is given in "A Directory of Paid Public Appointments Made by Ministers", a copy of which has been placed in the Library. Other information is not readily available and could be compiled only at disproportionate cost.