§ Lord Hoyleasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by Lord Bassam of Brighton on 24 July (WA 22), what steps are being taken when filling the position of Lieutenant Governors in the future to ensure that people who are not former service personnel or former diplomats are shortlised. [HL3657]
§ Lord Bassam of BrightonThe aim is to ensure that those people who appear best to fulfil the criteria for the position are shortlisted; this could include people who are not former service personnel or former diplomats.