§ Mr. Canavanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will list the names of all those who have been appointed to the post of commissioner for Local Government—Ombudsman—in Scotland, their dates of appointment and previous jobs, since the post was initiated.
§ Mr. Allan StewartThe office of Commissioner for Local Administration in Scotland, which was established by the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1975, has been held as follows:
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Name Period Previous Employment Mr. Robert Moore CBE January 1976 to September 1978 Principal Officer, Manpower Division (General Group), Scottish Health Service Common Services Agency. Mr. John Russell October 1978 to June 1982 Chief Executive, Grampian Regional Council. Mr. Eric Gillett Appointed from 1 July 1982 Secretary, Scottish Development Department.
§ Mr. Canavanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will take steps to debar retired senior civil servants from holding the post of Commissioner for Local Government—Ombudsman—in Scotland.
§ Mr. Allan StewartNo.