HC Deb 21 March 1979 vol 964 c617W
Mr. Arnold Shaw

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will make a statement about the chairmanship of the British Overseas Trade Board.

Mr. John Smith

Lord Limerick has accepted my invitation to become chairman of the British Overseas Trade Board with effect from 7 May. He succeeds Sir Frederick Catherwood, on completion of his appointment as chairman of the board.