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Written question asked by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Bolton (Labour) on Thursday, 14 January 2010.

Constable of the Tower of London

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government who has served as Constable of the Tower of London since 1979; and what have been their qualifications for appointment to the post.
Answer

The Secretary of State for Defence makes the recommendation to the Prime Minister after seeking advice from the current service Chiefs of Staff. Since 1784 and in accordance with Queen's Regulations for the Army, the ceremonial office of Constable of the Tower of London has been conferred on a retired senior military officer. Since 1979, the following former Chiefs of the Defence Staff and/or Chiefs of the General Staff have been appointed as constables.

From To
Field Marshal Sir Geoffrey Baker GCB, CMG, CBE, MC 1975 May 1980
General Sir Peter Hunt GCB, DSO, OBE June 1980 July 1985
Field Marshal Sir Roland Gibbs GCB, CBE, DSO, MC, KStJ August 1985 July 1990
Field Marshal Sir John Stanier GCB, MBE August 1990 July 1996
The Rt Hon Field Marshal The Lord Inge KG, GCB, PC, DL August 1996 July 2001
General Sir Roger Wheeler GCB, CBE, ADC August 2001 July 2009
General Sir Richard Dannatt GCB, CBE, MC August 2009 To date

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
954; 716 c168WA
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Public appointments Tower of London
Link
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