§ Mr. Chris SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage, pursuant to his answer of 20 December,Official Report, column 1165, who replaced Sir Hugh Cubitt when his appointment as a member of the English Heritage Commission ended on 31 December; and if regard was given in making this appointment, to the desirability of at least one member of this commission having knowledge of local government.
§ Mr. DorrellI am currently considering new appointments to the English Heritage Commission, including a replacement for Sir Hugh Cubitt, and will give due regard to the desirability of at least one member having knowledge of local government when making these appointments.