HC Deb 24 July 1991 vol 195 cc572-3W
Dr. David Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is his policy on appointing hon. Members to the research councils; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Alan Howarth

Members of the research councils are chosen to provide a balance of expertise and experience across the total membership, both in the disciplines concerned and, more generally, in business and public life. Hon. Members with appropriate expertise or experience can be considered for appointment to the research council.

Dr. David Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will list the hon. Members who have been appointed to the research councils since 1979.

Mr. Alan Howarth

The following is a list of hon. Members appointed to the research councils from 1 January 1980 to the present time:

Agriculture and Food Research Council

  • Mr. Tim Boswell, MP: November 1988 to July 1990;
  • Mr. Roger Knapman, MP: January 1991, continuing.

Medical Research Council

  • Dr. B. Mawhinney, MP: June 1980 to June 1983;
  • Sir David Crouch, MP: January 1984 to July 1987;
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  • Mrs. V. Bottomley, MP: December 1987 to July 1938;
  • Mr. R. Key, MP: November 1989 to October 1990;
  • Miss Emma Nicholson, MP: February 1991, continuing.