HL Deb 29 October 1981 vol 424 c1184WA
The Earl of Kinnoull

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they are now in a position to announce the name of the chairman of the Alcohol Education and Research Council.

Lord Belstead

I am pleased to announce that my right honourable and noble friend the Lord Windlesham has agreed to accept this appointment and that my right honourable friend the Home Secretary has appointed him to serve as the council's first chairman. He hopes before long to be in a position to announce the names of the other council members.

The Licensing (Alcohol Education and Research) Act 1981 came into operation on 1st October. My right honourable friend hopes shortly to appoint the liquidator under the Act.