HC Deb 29 October 1981 vol 10 cc459-60W

Mr. Concannon asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many trade union representatives will sit on the new Industrial Development Board in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Adam Butler: Planning of the structure, membership and modus operandi of the Industrial Development Board is still at a formative stage. I shall make an announcement in due course.

Mr. Concannon asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he expects to lay before Parliament legislative proposals for the new Industrial Development Board in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Adam Butler: I hope to publish a proposal for a draft Industrial Development Board Order early next year, and to lay the draft before Parliament as soon as practicable after that.