HC Deb 07 March 1983 vol 38 cc275-6W
Mr. Ioan Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he has requested recruitment consultants to assist him in finding a new chairman of the National Coal Board.

Mr. John Moore

No.

Mr. Ioan Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Energy, pursuant to the answer to the hon. Member for Exeter (Mr. Hannam) on 28 February, Official Report, c. 16, concerning the appointment of a new chairman of the National Coal Board, what particular qualities he is looking for in a new chairman.

Mr. John Moore

I am looking for a new chairman with the qualities needed to set the industry on course for an early return to financial viability and so enable it to secure its own long term future and that of those who work in it.

Mr. Ioan Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Energy when he expects to be in a position to announce the name of the new chairman of the National Coal Board.

Mr. John Moore

I have nothing to add to what the Prime Minister has already told the House.