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Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 May 2001. It was answered by Paddy Tipping (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 May 2001 on behalf of the Privy Council.


Privy Council

Question
To ask the President of the Council, what recent discussions she has had with the Chairman of the House of Lords Appointments Commission on giving rejected applicants for a people's peerage the reasons for their rejection if the applicant so requests. (Failed OPQ).
Answer

Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the President of the Council what recent discussions she has had with the chairman of the House of Lords Appointments Commission on giving rejected applicants for a people's peerage the reasons for their rejection if the applicant so requests. [159334] Mr. Tipping: None. The Appointments Commission is an independent body and Ministers do not interfere in the way it conducts its business within its terms of reference.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
368 c61W; 159334
Session
2000-01
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Disclosure of information Applications House of Lords Appointments Commission Peers
Link
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