§ Baroness Whitakerasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the Commissioner for Public Appointments is to be reappointed at the end of her term. [HL2667]
§ The Lord Privy Seal (Lord Williams of Mostyn)I am pleased to be able to announce that Dame Rennie Fritchie has been reappointed for a further term of three years when her current appointment comes to an end on 28 February. Dame Rennie has fulfilled her role as regulator of the public appointments system in a resolute and distinguished manner over the last three years. She has made a major contribution to raising standards in this area and I am sure that this will continue during her second term. She will continue to serve as a Civil Service Commissioner.