Treasury Counsel (Hansard, 25 February 2003)

HL Deb 25 February 2003 vol 645 c12WA 12WA

§ Lord Lester of Herne Hill
asked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Chancellor on 10 February (WA 76), whether the Lord Chancellor participates either directly or indirectly with the appointment of Treasury Counsel. [HL1635]

§ The Lord Chancellor (Lord Irvine of Lairg)
My noble and learned friend Lord Goldsmith, the Attorney-General is responsible for appointing Treasury Counsel. In doing so, he may consult widely and his consultations could extend to the Lord Chancellor if he so chose.