HC Deb 09 February 1994 vol 237 c292W
Dr. Wright

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment which appointments since 1979 to public bodies or posts for which he is responsible have included candidates nominated by the Chief Whip's Office; if any nominees by this source have been appointed; and if he will give details.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave him on 2 February,Official Report, column 725.

Mr. Kilfoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment who are the members currently appointed to the Health and Safety Executive.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

The Health and Safety Executive has three members:

Director General

J. D. Rimington CB

Appointed by the Health and Safety Commission with the approval of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State.

Deputy Director Generals:

Miss J. H. Bacon and Mr. D. C. T. Eves

Appointed by the Health and Safety Commission with the approval of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and after consultation with the director general.