Written question asked by Michael Shersby (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 October 1996. It was answered by John Major (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 October 1996 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister

Question: If he will comment on the offices of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration and Health Service Commissioner for England, for Scotland and for Wales.

Answer: Sir Michael Shersby: To ask the Prime Minister if he will make a statement about the offices of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration and Health Service Commissioner for England, for Scotland and for Wales. [40949] The Prime Minister: In accordance with section 1(3) of the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 and schedule 1 to the Health Service Commissioners Act 1993, Sir William Reid will be retiring from these offices on 2 January 1997. Her Majesty has been pleased to approve the appointment of Mr. Michael Sydney Buckley as Sir William's successor as Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration and Health Service Commissioner for England, for Scotland and for Wales, with effect from 3 January 1997. I am sure all Members of the House would wish me to express their gratitude and admiration for the very able and thorough manner in which Sir William Reid has fulfilled these duties over the last seven years. He has made an outstanding contribution to our public life.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 40949; 282 c849W;282 c847W
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: Public appointments Ombudsman Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration Health Service Commissioner