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Written question asked by Lord Pearson of Rannoch (UK Independence Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Rawlings (Conservative) on Monday, 20 December 2010.


BBC: Trustees

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will ensure that no one in receipt of a forfeitable pension from the European Union is appointed as chairman or a trustee of the BBC.
Answer

Ministerial appointments to the BBC Trust are made on merit under a fair, open and transparent process which is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. Applications are assessed against the specific selection criteria advertised in relation to a position as and when it falls vacant.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5096; 723 c244WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Public appointments Pensions BBC Trust EU staff
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk