HL Deb 04 July 1991 vol 530 c75WA
Lord Hylton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will urge the United Nations to institute a thorough search and selection process for a new Secretary General, in advance of the retirement of the present incumbent.

The Earl of Caithness

No. Potential candidates, a number of whom have already been nominated, will be considered in accordance with the UN Charter by the Security Council.