HC Deb 08 February 2002 vol 379 cc1175-6W
Peter Bottomley

To ask the hon. Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether the Media Adviser's term of appointment is for a specific period and for a known number of days. [33365]

Mr. Kirkwood

The appointment is for an initial period of three months, subject to review. The number of days worked varies.

Peter Bottomley

To ask the hon. Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, how many candidates were on the short list before Mr. John Stonborough was chosen as media adviser. [33362]

Mr. Kirkwood

The House of Commons Commission considered two possible candidates before selecting Mr. Stonborough on a short-term contract to work with the House's communications adviser.

Peter Bottomley

To ask the hon. Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, which persons participated in the selection process for the Commission's media adviser. [33363]

Mr. Kirkwood

The selection was made by the House of Commons Commission.