HC Deb 11 April 1989 vol 150 c458W
Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will remove Mr. Michael Roberts from his position as a part-time member of the London residuary body; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

[holding answer 7 April 1989]: No.

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what qualifications he took into account when appointing Mr. Michael Roberts a part-time member of the London residuary body.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

[holding answer 7 April 1989]: Particular account was taken of Mr. Roberts' financial expertise.

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment why he has refused to accept a nomination from the Association of London Authorities to membership of the London residuary body; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

[holding answer 7 April 1989]: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State is not aware of any recent nomination from the Association of London Authorities. He is always prepared to consider suggestions for appointments.