§ Dr. WrightTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department which non-departmental public bodies for which he is responsible have been(a) abolished or (b) created since 1979.
§ Mr. HowardI refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on 1 February 1994,Official Report, column 611.
§ Dr. WrightTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) which of the public appointments for which he is responsible require advance notice to and consultation with the Chief Whip's Office; and which appointments made since 1979 have been so notified and consulted upon;
(2) which appointments since 1979 to public bodies or posts for which he is responsible have included candidates nominated by the Chief Whip's Office; if any nominees by this source have been appointed; and if he will give details.
§ Mr. HowardIt is not the practice of Her Majesty's Government to answer parliamentary questions about discussions and consultations between Departments and offices of Government relating to public appointments.