§ Mr. Pawseyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will list the current members of the Post Office Board, together with the lengths outstanding of their contracted period of service; and if he will list the factors taken into account in assessing candidates for such appointments.
§ Mr. TrippierThe following table lists the current members of the Post Office Board and when their present appointments expire. When making appointments to the board, candidates of proven ability are sought who will maintain a wide range of expertise on the board, jointly reflecting experience both inside and outside the Post Office.
Name Appointment Ends R. E. Dearing, (Chairman) September 1986 S. Wainwright (Deputy Chairman) September 1986 A. Clinton September 1984 W. Cockburn September 1984 Miss. E. Cole March 1986 Sir Clifford Comford September 1984 A. Garrett February 1986 D. Gladwin March 1986 P. Moody September 1984 K. Young December 1986