§ Mr. Kaufmanasked the Secretary of State for Industry whether, when he invited Sir Frank McFadzean to consider 56W appointment as chairman of Rolls-Royce, Sir Frank made it a condition of acceptance of the chairmanship that Rolls-Royce should be removed from the National Enterprise Board.
§ Sir Keith JosephMy first discussion about the chairmanship of Rolls-Royce with Sir Frank McFadzean was in a general context, and this was one of the aspects raised.
§ Mr. Kaufmanasked the Secretary of State for Industry on what date he invited Sir Frank McFadzean to consider appointment as chairman of Rolls-Royce; on what date or dates the Secretary of State discussed this invitation with Sir Leslie Murphy or any other member or representative of the National Enterprise Board; and on what date Sir Frank McFadzean accepted the appointment.
§ Sir Keith JosephI discussed the chairmanship of Rolls-Royce with Sir Frank McFadzean on 25 and 30 October and he indicated his willingness in principle to consider appointment. On 6 November I told Sir Frank that the Government wished him to be appointed and he confirmed his willingness to serve. I informed Sir Leslie Murphy on the same day and the board of the NEB the following day.