Public Bodies (Appointments)

HC Deb 26 January 1982 vol 16 c323W

Miss Richardson

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many women he has appointed to public bodies.

Mr. Peter Walker

For the reasons given in my reply to the hon. Member of 2 July last year, I cannot justify the work necessary to provide this information.—[Vol. 7, c. 448.]

Dr. Summerskill

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether his Department supplied to the Equal Opportunities Commission figures showing the numbers of men and women serving on those public bodies to which he makes appointments.

Mr. Peter Walker

No, for the reasons given in my reply to the hon. Member for Barking (Miss Richardson) on 2 July last year.—[Vol. 7, c. 448.]