Written question asked by Lord Maude of Horsham (Conservative) on Friday, 6 November 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 November 2009. It was answered by Baroness Jowell (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 November 2009 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Dorneywood

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office by what process the trustees of Dorneywood are appointed.

Answer: The trustees of Dorneywood are appointed as follows:One trustee is nominated by the Prime Minister, being a person holding Cabinet or ministerial rank. One trustee is appointed by the Council of the National Trust. One trustee is appointed by a resolution of the trustees on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. Fourthly an additional trustee may be appointed by the other trustees.The three non-ministerial trustees are appointed for a period of five years, renewable for a further period of five years, subject to the agreement of all the trustees.

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