Written question asked by Eric Martlew (Labour) on Monday, 30 June 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 July 2008. It was answered by Jonathan Shaw (Labour) on Thursday, 10 July 2008 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Regional Fisheries, Ecology and Recreation Advisory Committee

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what the reasons are for appointments to the Regional Fisheries, Ecology and Recreation Advisory Committee not falling within the remit of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

Answer: The Commissioner for Public Appointments regulates ministerial appointments to the boards of certain public bodies—including that of the Environment Agency. The Regional Fisheries, Ecology and Recreation Advisory Committees are, however, considered sub-committees of the Environment Agency board and do not, therefore, fall within the Commissioner's remit.However, when making appointments to these Committees, DEFRA follows the Commissioner's ‘Code of Practice’ as a matter of good practice.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 478 c1780W; 216285
Session: 2007-08
Subjects: Public appointments Regional and local fisheries advisory committees
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk