§ Mr. George HowarthTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the names, occupations and current employers of those who currently hold positions in each public body to which he makes appointments; if he will make a statement on the considerations taken into account when making such appointments; and if he will list details of the posts and salaries or allowances payable which have changed since the publication of "Public Bodies 1992".
§ Mr. HanleyI refer the hon. Member to "Public Bodies" and "Public Appointments: A Handbook for Women's Organisations", both of which are in the Library of the House and which show available details for each Ministry of Defence public body. Appointments are made on the basis of an individual's aptitude and merit.