§ Lord Lairdasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Privy Seal on 9 January (WA237) concerning the retirement of the interim chief executive of the Ulster Scots Agency appointed in 1999, what is the nature of the outstanding staffing matter; and when will it be resolved. [HL1038]
§ Lord Williams of MostynInvestigation into this outstanding matter is continuing. It involves issues of sensitivity for the individuals concerned and it would not be appropriate to give details.