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Written question asked by Lord Tebbit (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Goldsmith (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 March 2007.


Director of Public Prosecutions

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether those responsible for the appointment of Sir Ken Macdonald as Director of Public Prosecutions were aware, when the appointment was made, of his conviction for a drug-related offence whilst a student.
Answer

Yes, as stated publicly by my office shortly after the appointment was announced in 2003.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2371; 690 c126WA
Session
2006-07
Related items
Director of Public Prosecutions
Monday, 16 April 2007
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Criminal records Crown Prosecution Service Drugs Public appointments Macdonald of River Glaven, Lord
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk