Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 March 2008.

Northern Ireland: Bill of Rights

Question: asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 3 March (WA 159) concerning the assessment of candidates for the chairmanship of the Northern Ireland Bill of Rights Forum, what knowledge of human rights the officials in the Northern Ireland Office who were involved had.

Answer: All staff within the Northern Ireland office must fulfil the appropriate competence requirements. The officials who were responsible for assessing potential candidates for the chairmanship of the Bill of Rights Forum against the stipulated criteria had the skills and experience relevant to their posts.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 2327; 700 c30WA
Session: 2007-08
Related items: Northern Ireland: Bill of Rights Forum
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Subjects: Public appointments Northern Ireland Bill of Rights Forum
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk