HC Deb 22 May 1972 vol 837 c295W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Lord President of the Council why he will not move for a Select Committee to examine the ways by which appointments are made to the Council of Europe and other overseas organisations where delegates and representatives from Parliament are called for, and public money is involved.

Mr. R. Carr

I am not aware of any general dissatisfaction among Members with the present system whereby appointments are made by the Prime Minister on the basis of nomination by leaders of the main parties.