§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the total number of persons whom he nominates to various public bodies and authorities in Wales; and how many of these posts are currently filled by women.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsOn 30 June 1986, the latest date for which figures are available, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales had, either solely or jointly with other Ministers, responsibility for a total of 1,288 appointments to various public bodies and authorities in Wales, of which 222 were filled by women.