§ Mr. Terry Walkerasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list the names of the traffic commissioners for the South-West region; when they were appointed, and for what terms; what was their previous experience; and by which councils they were nominated.
§ Mr. HoramThe traffic commissioners for the Western traffic area, which equates with the South-West region, are: 481W
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Name … … … Maj. Gen Sir John Potter, K.B.E. C.B., F.C.I.T., (Chairman) Count. R. H. Gould. Mr. T. John, O.B.E., J.P. Date appointed … … 23 January 1973. 15 November 1997. 15 November 1997 Term … … … … Until retirement. 3 years. 3 years. Previous experience … Director of Supplies and Transport (2 years), Transport Officer in Chief (Army) (1 year), Director of Movement (Army) MOD; 4 years as Chairman of Traffic Commissioners in Yorkshire Traffic Area. (1969–72). Deputy Traffic Commissioner 1974–77. Member of Avon County Council. Solicitor. Deputy Traffic Commissioner 1965–70, Traffic Commissioner since 1971, Member of Stroud UDC 1951–74, Former member of Gloucestershire County Council. Nominating authority … None. Direct appointment by my rt. Hon. Friend. Avon County Council Stroud County Council.