HC Deb 06 November 1991 vol 198 cc141-2W
Mr. Trimble

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will give the numbers of persons or bodies appointed by him or by departments subject to his direction and control; and the date of creation of each such body.

Dr. Mawhinney

At 31 August 1991, there were 147 such public bodies with a total of 2,358 appointments. Further details of these bodies may be found in "Public Bodies" and "Public Appointments: A Handbook for Women's Organisations", copies of which are available in the Library.