HC Deb 30 June 1994 vol 245 cc692-3W
Mr. William Ross

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what are(a) the names of all members of the Northern Ireland tourist board, (b) the organisation each member represents, (c) the perceived religious affiliation of each member, (d) the date of appointment and the period of such appointment, (e) the political party affiliation of each member and (f) the council area of Northern Ireland in which each member resides.

Mr. Tim Smith

Members do not represent an organisation, but are appointed on merit. Personal information on religious and political affiliation cannot be disclosed. The other information requested is as follows.

Northern Ireland Tourist Board
Name Date of Appointment Period of Appointment Northern Ireland Council Area in which Member Resides
Hon. Hugh O'Neill (Chairman) 1 July 1994 2 Years Ballymena Borough Council
Mr. Brian Adgey 1 April 1993 3 Years Ards Borough Council
Mr. Roy Bailic 1 July 1994 3 Years Antrim Borough Council
Mr. Gerry Bums, MBE 1 July 1994 3 Years Fermanagh District Council
Mrs. Annie Courtney 1 July 1994 3 Years Derry City Council
Mr. Tony Hopkins 1 April 1992 3 Years North Down Borough Council
Mr. Alan Lambert 1 April 1994 3 Years Great Britain Resident
Mr. William McGinnis 1 July 1994 3 Years Magherafelt District Council
Dr. Mary Peters, CBE 1 April 1993 3 Years Lisburn Borough Council

Mr. William Ross

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what criteria he applies when selecting persons for appointment to the Northern Ireland tourist board.

Mr. Tim Smith

Appointments are made on the basis of an individual's experience and expertise and potential to contribute to the functions of the tourist board.

Mr. William Ross

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland which of the current members of the Northern Ireland tourist board have a career background in(a) the hotel, (b) the catering and (c) the tourist sectors.

Mr. Tim Smith

The NITB chairman, the hon. Hugh O'Neill, and Mr. Brian Adgey have a career background in these fields. Other members bring further experience in financial and business matters, local/regional issues and PR/events management.