§ Mr. LuffTo 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.