§ Mr. Weetchasked the Attorney-General what was the official date for the appointment of Nigel Osner as secretary designate to the Council for Licensed Conveyancers'; and when he expects to commence work.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe secretary designate was appointed with effect from 21 October 1985, and began work on that day.
§ Mr. Weetchasked the Attorney-General whether the secretary designate of the Council for Licensed Conveyancers will work independently of the Lord Chancellor's Department; and on what terms and salary.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe Council for Licensed Conveyancers will be set up under section 12 of the Administration of Justice Act 1985. It will be an independent and self-regulating body. The secretary designate, Mr. Osner, will be responsible to the council and will work independently of the Lord Chancellor's Department. Mr. Osner is a senior legal assistant. Whilst on secondment to the council he will retain the terms and conditions of services applicable to that grade.
§ Mr. Weetchasked the Attorney-General whether the appointment of Nigel Osner as Secretary Designate to the Council for Licensed Conveyancers was made after consultation with the Law Society.