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Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 May 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 May 2001. It was answered by Baroness Beckett (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 May 2001 on behalf of the Leader of the House of Commons.


President of the Council;Leader of the House of Commons

Question
To ask the President of the Council, if the House of Lords Appointments Commission intends to interview persons recommended for peerages by the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition and the Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
Answer

Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the President of the Council if the House of Lords Appointments Commission intends to interview persons recommended for peerages by the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition and the Leader of the Liberal Democrats. [160326] Mrs. Beckett: No. The Commission has no remit to interview those recommended by the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition and the Leader of the Liberal Democrats.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
368 c63W;368 c61-2W; 160326
Session
2000-01
Subjects
House of Lords Appointments Commission Political parties Peers
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk