§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what information the Treasury holds or obtains relating to individuals who have been appointed, or may be considered for appointment, to paid or unpaid posts for which a Minister has to approve the person or shortlist for the appointment, in particular relating to active involvement in(a) extreme left-wing organisations, (b) extreme right-wing organisations and (c) involvement in any of the political parties represented in the House of Commons.
§ Mr. NelsonAll relevant background and experience is taken into account when considering individuals for appointment to paid or unpaid posts for which a Minister has to approve the person or shortlist for the appointment.
§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what procedures the Treasury has to prevent the 873W possible appointment of individuals with extreme political views to posts for which a Minister has to approve the person or shortlist for the appointment.
§ Mr. NelsonThe Treasury takes all reasonable steps to ensure that all relevant background and experience is taken into account when a Minister has to approve a person or shortlist for an appointment.
§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the organisations and individuals outside the Treasury who are sent information on, or consulted about, individuals who are, or may be, proposed to the Minister for appointment to posts for which a Minister has to approve the person appointed or the shortlist for the appointment.
§ Mr. NelsonThe public appointments unit is sent information on, or consulted about, individuals who are, or may be, proposed to the Minister for appointment to posts for which a Minister has to approve the shortlist for appointment or the person appointed.