Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 January 2003. It was answered by Lord Macdonald of Tradeston (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 January 2003.

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Macdonald of Tradeston, Lord

Question

Whether they consider it to be in the public interest for senior ministerial appointments to public office to be subject to parliamentary scrutiny before they are made; and, if not, what are their reasons for that view. [HL 945].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 945; 643 c29WA

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Public appointments Parliamentary scrutiny Ministers