§ Mr. Matesasked the Prime Minister who is to succeed Lord Plowden as chairman of the Police Complaints Board when his appointment expires at the end of the year.
§ The Prime MinisterI am glad to say that Professor Sir Cyril Philips, currently chairman of the Royal Commission on Criminal Procedure, has accepted my invitation to become chairman of the Police Complaints Board. He will succeed Lord Plowden with effect from 1 February 1981. Lord Plowden has been chairman since the hoard was established, and I take this opportunity to pay tribute to his most valuable services.