HC Deb 21 November 1983 vol 49 c20W
Mr. Cyril D. Townsend

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he has any plans to seek advice from sources outside Government on the management of his Department; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Heseltine

I have invited Mr. Peter Levene, the chairman of United Scientific Holdings, to act as my personal adviser, and he has agreed to do so for a period of six months beginning on 9 January 1984. During the tenure of his appointment, which will be unpaid, Mr. Levene will remain chairman of his company.