§ Mr. Hoyleasked the Secretary of State for Industry why, in the light of the fact that his Department is the most important customer of Lucas Aerospace, Sir Anthony Part was allowed to join the board of that company on leaving his Department; who authorised this; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldA copy of the rules governing the acceptance of outside business appointments by civil servants is in the Library; Sir Anthony Part's appointment was approved in accordance with those rules.