§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what factors underlay the appointment of David Quarmby as chairman of the British Tourist Authority and the English Tourist Board; how many days a week he will work in this capacity; and at what salary. [32708]
§ Mr. Sproat[holding answer 13 June 1996]: The qualities that my right hon. Friend sought for the chairman of the British Tourist Authority and the English tourist board were a proven track record in strategic planning in a large-scale organisation; leadership and management skills; the ability to represent British tourism effectively through the media; and an understanding of the public sector.
My right hon. Friend appointed David Quarmby after extensive consultations, a search assisted by an executive search agency and an interview process assisted by representatives of the tourism industry.
Mr. Quarmby will be employed for three days per week, one and a half days for each board and his salary will be £54,000 per annum.