§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what proportion of appointees to all of his quangos is female; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David HuntAt present 18 per cent. of appointees to the public bodies in Wales are female.
I am seeking to increase the number of women holding public appointment in Wales and I am taking every opportunity to do this. My target is that by September 1996, 30 per cent. of public appointments in Wales will be held by women.
§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he intends to appoint some female members to the Welsh Economic Council; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David HuntI will announce my decision on the composition of the Welsh Economic Council in due course.