§ Mr. BoyesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many appointments have been made to the National Rivers Authority to date, stating positions and salary levels.
§ Mr. MoynihanNo appointments will be made to the National Rivers Authority until it has been established by the main water privatisation legislation, which we hope to introduce next Session. As has already been announced, my right hon. and noble Friend Lord Crickhowell has been appointed chairman of the National Rivers Authority advisory committee, which will advise Ministers on the reorganisation of the water authorities needed to prepare for the creation of a separate NRA. The committee will be assisted by a team of civil servants and consultants under a grade 3 civil servant.