Written question asked by Robert Walter (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 April 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 May 2009. It was answered by Caroline Flint (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 May 2009 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Council of Europe
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what directions he gave to the UK Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe on voting in the meeting of Ministers' Deputies on the transmission to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe of the list of candidates for the post of Secretary General of the Council of Europe.
- Answer
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[holding answer 7 May 2009]: In line with our objectives on international institutional reform we have consistently supported a robust, fair and open selection process for the next Secretary General of the Council of Europe. The UK Permanent Representative was therefore instructed to support the shortlisting of candidates on the basis of a rigorous assessment against the agreed list of criteria and competences for the post.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 492 c778-9W; 273137
- Session
- 2008-09
- Subjects
- Public appointments Council of Europe
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