§ Dr. WrightTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) what his Department's policy is regarding the use of executive search consultants in making appointments to public bodies; and if he will(a) list the appointments where such consultants have been used and (b) list the cost in each case since April 1992;
(2) which of the appointments made to public bodies by his Department since April 1992 have been advertised.
§ Mr. HagueThe use of executive search consultants is one of a number of options which may be considered in making appointments to public bodies. Since April 1992, no posts have been advertised nor have consultants been used in making any such appointments.