§ Mrs. LaitTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how many of the appointments to public bodies which he has made since 1 May 1997 have been from the Public Appointments Unit list. [33252]
§ Dr. HowellsThe Department seeks nominations of candidates for appointment to public bodies from a wide range of sources, including the Public Appointments Unit. Since 1 May 1997, two of the individuals appointed by the Department have been provided by the Public Appointments Unit.