HC Deb 10 December 1997 vol 302 c547W
Mr. Luff

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he will appoint a new Chairman of the Rural Development Commission; and what criteria he will apply in making the appointment. [19748]

Mr. Meacher

[holding answer 9 December 1997]: We will appoint someone to chair the Commission, as soon as possible. Criteria include appropriate knowledge and experience, and the ability to take up the appointment without too much delay.