§ Mr. McGradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what criteria are used to select individuals for appointments to each(a) statutory and (b) non-statutory body and board in Northern Ireland. [14620]
§ Sir John WheelerIn making public appointments, the prime considerations are an individual's ability or potential to contribute to the work of a particular body and the need for each body to have the range of experience and skills necessary to carry out its functions; individuals are appointed on merit.