Public Bodies (Appointments)

HC Deb 10 April 1989 vol 150 cc401-2W

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what consideration he gives to the possible conflict of interests when making appointments to public bodies responsible to his Department.

Mr. Ridley

[holding answer 7 April 1989]: The question of possible conflicts of interest is always considered when appointments are being made. The Department generally follows the guidance for dealing with conflicts of interest on the part of board members set out in the HMSO publication "Non Departmental Public Bodies—A Guide for Departments".