§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment what qualities he will look for in appointing a new chair of the revamped Local Government Commission. [15058]
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesOn 21 March my right hon. Friend announced the appointment of Sir David Cooksey to the chairmanship of the Local Government Commission,Official Report, column 145. I believe Sir David has all the qualities required of the chairman, and I note that his appointment was immediately welcomed by the hon. Member for Holborn and St. Pancras (Mr. Dobson).