On the basis of that, one wonders whether the motion provides the right proportions. I query the party balance and I am surprised that the Liberal Democrats are not outraged at the fact that neither of their representatives is having a look in. Perhaps the Liberal Democrats are not outraged because they are, after all, but part of the Labour party and are quite happy to have their interests represented by the three Labour nominees. One looks at the motion in vain for any gender balance or ethnic representation. My right hon.
Friend makes an interesting point.
We are appointing eminent people because of seniority. That would be an important and novel departure for the House. I am not opposed to the seniority rule because it makes Chairmen independent of the Executive. However, that serious issue needs to be addressed. As each general election rolls by and I am triumphantly re-elected, seniority starts to take on a certain appeal.