§ Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for Industry, pursuant to the reply to the hon. Member for Keighley of 31 March, if the duties of the former deputy secretary, Mr. J. Lippitt, included tendering advice on the electricity generating plant industry and maintaining contact on a number of issues with the General Electric Company Ltd.; and if, in view of the lack of conditions attaching to his new appointment, whether Mr. Lippitt will be able to use freely all the knowledge and experience gained during his employment at his Department.
§ Mr. David MitchellMr. Lippitt was not directly responsible for tendering advice on the electrical generating plant302W industry although his duties involved contacts with the General Electric Company Ltd. This involvement was taken into account by the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments in giving its advice. Mr. Lippitt remains subject to the Official Secrets Acts in respect of information which he acquired or to which he had access through his official position.