What should be its size, composition and democratic elements? Composition; 50% Govt., appointments, 50% aircraft workers reps.? Government nominees should include representatives from both BEA and BOAC, and probably Ministries of Econ Affairs, Technology & Board of Trade. Who should the aircraft representatives be? Are they to be directly elected from plant level? What is out attitude towards position of full-time trade union officials and TUC nominations? The position of Chairman of the Board - both Government and aircraft workers representatives able to put forward nominations for the post? What powers of veto over Chairman? What is period of office to be? The Government should consult with the Board on all major aircraft matters? The National Board would make representations to the Govt. and would be able to issue its own recommendations on the aircraft and transport section of the National Plan? The National Board would seek the advice of the Group-level and plant-level Boards on all major items of planning and especially on the long-term planning of the industry? The National Board would have powers in the field of research, development and design?
The WeekThe Week Vol. 7, No. 24, 15 June 1967
The Naticnal Aircraft Board 1
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