Farming Minister Jim Fitzpatrick has announced the appointment of William Edgerley to the board of Covent Garden Market Authority.

The appointment of William Edgerley began on 1 March 2010 and will run for three years.  The vacancy arose following the retirement of Lady Jane Garrett.

Fitzpatrick also announced the re-appointments of Michael Paske, John Wilson, Helen Gordon and Glyn Smith.

All posts are part-time, 15 days a year, and attract remuneration of £9,831 per annum which is paid for by the authority.

Miss Gordon and Mr Smith were initially appointed to the Authority on 21 September 2007 and Mr Paske and Mr Wilson were initially appointed to the Authority on 21 September 2004 and were reappointed under OCPA rules on 21 September 2007.

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