Written question asked by Dominic Grieve (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 2002. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 2002 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Prime Minister, what consideration the House of Lords Appointment Commission has been asked to give to increasing the representation of Sikhs in the House of Lords.

Answer: Mr. Grieve: To ask the Prime Minister what consideration the House of Lords Appointment Commission has been asked to give to increasing the representation of Sikhs in the House of Lords. [80368] The Prime Minister: The criteria for assessing nominations for the House of Lords are set by the House of Lords Appointment Commission. These include outstanding records of personal success and achievement in their own chosen fields; independence and integrity; commitment to the highest standards of public life and the ability to contribute effectively to the work of the House of Lords. While the Appointment Commission has not been asked to consider increasing the representation of any faith group, clearly individuals from the different faith groups who meet the criteria will be considered in the usual way.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 392 c445W;392 c455W; 80368
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Applications House of Lords House of Lords composition Ethnic groups House of Lords Appointments Commission Public appointments Peers Minority groups Sikhs
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