§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what procedure was used by the Scottish Office in appointing the chairman of Scotland's new water authorities; how many individuals were considered for the posts; what agencies were employed to assist this process; and what was the value of the contracts relating to the process of appointing these individuals. [1181]
§ Mr. KynochCandidates for appointment were identified from the public appointments lists and other sources. About 100 names were considered. No external agency was involved.