Written question asked by Lord Robathan (Conservative) on Monday, 23 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 May 2001. It was answered by Graham Stringer (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 May 2001 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Cabinet Office
- Question
- To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, On how many occasions since May 1997 the Public Appointments Commission has rejected candidates on the grounds of political affiliation. (Failed OPQ). - No figures given.
- Answer
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Mr. Robathan: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office on how many occasions since May 1997 the Public Appointments Commission has rejected candidates on the grounds of political affiliation. [159115] Mr. Stringer: The Commissioner for Public Appointments is responsible for overseeing the process for appointments to public bodies. She has no involvement in individual appointment decisions.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 367 c699W; 159115
- Session
- 2000-01
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Public appointments Political impartiality Commissioner for Public Appointments
- Contains statistics
- Yes
- Link
- View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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