HC Deb 08 March 1994 vol 239 cc195-6W
Mr. Morley

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food which organisations she has consulted to seek nominations for membership of regional flood defence committees of the National Rivers Authority of people who have expertise in hydrology, coastal processes, town and country planning, emergency planning, financial management, fisheries, recreation and the built heritage.

Mr. Jack

The following organisations were invited to submit nominations:

  • Association of Drainage Authorities
  • Confederation of British Industry
  • Country Landowners Association
  • National Chambers of Commerce
  • National Farmers Union
  • Transport and General Workers Union

In addition English Nature and the Countryside Commission were asked to submit a joint list after consultation with other environmental and conservation bodies. Candidates were also sought from the central list held by the public appointments unit of the Cabinet Office.

The objective is to reflect a range of interests in the ministerial appointments to each committee, having regard to the expertise provided by those committee members appointed by local authorities and by the National Rivers Authority.