§ Mr. JamiesonTo ask the President of the Board of Trade between what dates Mr. Roger Harris was a member of the industrial development board in the south-west regional office; what was the nature of his work; and what other positions he held in connection with the Department. [24715]
§ Mr. Oppenheim[holding answer 16 April 1996]: Roger Harris joined the South West industrial development board in January 1983 and became chairman in February 1991. The board advises my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade on applications for selective financial assistance and on industrial opportunities in the south west. Mr. Harris has also been deputy chairman of the Government office for the South-West's competitiveness advisory board since November 1994.