§ Dr. WrightTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (1) which of the public appointments for which he is responsible require advance notice to and consultation with the Chief Whip's office; and which appointments have been so notified and consulted upon since June 1992;
(2) which appointments since 1979 to public bodies or posts for which he is responsible have included candidates nominated by the Chief Whip's office; if any nominees by this source have been appointed; and if he will give details.
§ Mr. WaldegraveIt is not the practice of Her Majesty's Government to answer parliamentary questions about discussions and consultations between Departments and offices of Government relating to public appointments.