Written question asked by Ian Liddell-Grainger (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 June 2003. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 June 2003 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, who the chairman of the Parrett catchment project is.

Answer: Mr. Liddell-Grainger: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs who the chairman of the Parrett catchment project is. [115611] Mr. Morley: I understand that the new chair of the Parrett Catchment Project Management Group is Mr. Nigel Farrow, who I am informed took up this post on 7 May 2003 following the resignation of the previous incumbent, Mr. Humphrey Temperley. Mr. Temperley resigned in order to avoid potential conflicts of interest following his appointment to the Chairmanship of the Regional Flood Defence Committee. Mr. Temperley continues to chair the Project's stakeholder group. As explained in previous responses to Parliamentary Questions, the Parrett Catchment Project is an independent stakeholder forum and Defra has no role in the appointment of its officers or committee.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 115611; 406 c117W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Flood control Public appointments Non-departmental public bodies Somerset Parrett Catchment Project River Parrett
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