HL Deb 14 October 1997 vol 582 c179WA
Lord Judd

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether a job description will be drawn up before any selection process begins for a Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations; and what criteria will be used for choosing the best possible candidate.

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

The creation of the Deputy Secretary-General slot was announced by the Secretary-General on 16 July as part of his track two reforms. We await the Secretary-General's detailed proposals on what functions the Deputy Secretary-General should perform. We would expect the Secretary-General to consult member states on the qualities and skills required for the position.