HC Deb 22 January 1985 vol 71 c370W
Mr. Gould

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if the taking up of a senior position with Lloyd's by Mr. W. C. Beckett, the recently retired solicitor in his Department, was approved by the appropriate departmental committee.

Mr. Butcher

Approval for Mr. Beckett to take up the appointment with Lloyd's was given by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry in conformity with the normal rules governing the acceptance of business appointments by Crown servants. Reference to the Advisory Committee (the Diamond committee) was not required under the rules.