§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the President of the Board of Trade who appoints the Monopolies and Mergers Commission; who are the present members; what are their qualifications by examinations; what posts they currently hold; and when they were appointed.
§ Mr. Neil HamiltonBiographical details of members of the Monopolies and Mergers Commission are compiled by the commission for publication in its annual review. I36W will write to the hon. Gentleman enclosing those biographical details, and relevant dates of appointment. Qualifications by examinations are not a factor in determining the suitability of potential MMC members and, as such, details of the current members' qualifications are not held. Collation of such details could be made only at disproportionate cost.