§ Mr. CorbettTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage, pursuant to the answer from the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on 8 March,Official Report, column 396, what general direction he gave when consulted about the appointment of Mr. John Birt as director-general of the BBC on a consultancy contract arrangement.
§ Mr. BrookeI gave no general direction; nor was I consulted on this matter. The appointment of senior BBC staff and how they are remunerated are matters for the corporation's board of governors.