§ Mr. Tom ClarkeTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what powers she has to remove the(a) Chief Executive and (b) Chair of the British Waterways Board from their positions. [11458]
§ Mr. Meacher[holding answer 30 October 2001]: The Chairman of the British Waterways Board is appointed by my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State, after consultation with Scottish Ministers under section 1 of the Transport Act 1962. The appointment is subject to standard terms and conditions allowing the Secretary of State by written notice to terminate the appointment. The Chief Executive of the British Waterways Board is appointed by, and is responsible to, the Board.