Lords Lieutenant (Hansard, 12 April 1994)

§ Mr. Gordon Prentice
To ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to his answer of 3 March,Official Report, column 803, (1) how much is paid from public funds to lords lieutenant towards the cost of their ceremonial uniform;
(2) how much is paid from public funds to lords lieutenant towards the cost of their ceremonial uniforms.

§ The Prime Minister
In 1993 the total contribution paid from public funds to lords lieutenant on appointment towards the cost of their ceremonial uniforms was £4,952.07. In 1992 the figure was £6,932.50.

§ Mr. Gordon Prentice
To ask the Prime Minister if he will make it his policy to advertise vacancies as and when they arise for lords lieutenant and deputy lords lieutenant in the relevant regional and local press.

§ The Prime Minister
No. Lords lieutenant are appointed by Her Majesty the Queen on my advice under Crown prerogative. The choice of deputy lieutenants lies in the hands of the lords lieutenant.