§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list in the Official Report the names of the directors and non-executive directors of International Military Services, the dates of their appointments and terms of office together with information showing their past or present association with companies engaged in the manufacture, sale or distribution of defence equipment.
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§ Mr. ButlerThe information requested will be listed in theOfficial Report. The directors of International Military Services Ltd. are:
Date of Appointment Sir John Cuckney, (Non-Executive Chairman) 1 October 1974 Mr. E. E. Bridgen, Managing Director 15. October 1981 Mr. P. J. Mooney, Finance Director 1. April 1977 Mr. N. A. D. Sharvell, Operations Director 11. May 1983 Mr. P. R. Tozer, Marketing Director 17. May 1983 Professor J. Constable, Non-Executive Director 17. May 1984 Mr. M. H. S. Muller, Non-Executive Director 14. August 1980 None of the directors has any current or prior association with companies engaged in the manufacture, sale or distribution of defence equipment with the exception of Sir John Cuckney who, on 24 April 1981, became a non-executive director of John Brown plc (of which he subsequently became chairman on 21 July 1983). John Brown plc has a subsidary company which for many years has supplied the Royal Navy with some specialist equipment, the value of which, on an annual basis, represents less than 1 per cent. of John Brown's turnover.
Board appointments are made to ensure that an appropriate breadth of industrial and international experience is available for the successful management of the business.
In accordance with the articles of association of the company, all directors retire at the annual general meeting. Should they hold themselves available for reelection, their further appointment is at the discretion of the shareholder.
§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will outline the procedures for the recruitment of the chairman and directors of International Military Services.
§ Mr. ButlerIMS Ltd. is a company under the Companies Acts which is wholly owned by the Government of which the Secretary of State for Defence is the principal shareholder. The Secretary of State appoints the chairman, after such consultations as he deems necessary. Other appointments to the board are made by the chairman with the approval of the Secretary of State.