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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 3 November 2009. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HC) and Debate on bill on Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill.

Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill

I would expect only in very rare and exceptional circumstances, because appointments are made on merit. As the general public would understand it, all appointments are made on merit and the person most appropriate for a post is chosen. The Joint Committee asked for an assurance that in general appointments would be made on merit, and the Government gave that assurance. I therefore ask the hon. Member for Cambridge to withdraw the amendment in the light of the assurances that I have given the Committee.

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Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
498 c774 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Staff Conditions of employment Codes of practice Courts Conduct Annual reports Civil servants Civil service Diplomatic service GCHQ Public appointments Ministers Peers Nationality Special advisers Reform Tribunals Treaties Migrant workers Scotland Senior civil servants Civil Service Commission
Legislation
Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill 2008-09 to 2009-10
Link
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