§ Mr. Frank FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, pursuant to the answer to the hon. Member for Birkenhead of 17 March, if he will appoint women to the Merseyside development corporation board.
§ Mr. TrippierBoard members are appointed on the basis of their ability to do the job. Members include people74W with a special knowledge of the locality and appropriate business or professional experience. My right hon. Friend will appoint suitable people, women or men, as appropriate.