asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether any further changes are contemplated in the membership of the British Airways Board.

Sir Keith Granville, who is at present a deputy-chairman of the British Airways Board, has decided for personal reasons that he wishes to resign from membership of the board with effect from 31st March 1974. I have accepted Sir Keith's resignation with particular regret in view of the distinguished contribution he has made to the development of British civil aviation over a period of 45 years.