HC Deb 08 December 1998 vol 322 cc168-9W
Dr. Marek

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list the present members of the St. Helena Government. [63063]

Mr. Tony Lloyd

Subject to the provisions of the St. Helena Constitution Order 1988, the executive authority of St. Helena is exercised on behalf of Her Majesty by the Governor, who is advised by an Executive Council. The Governor is Mr. D. L. Smallman, LVO.

The present members of the Executive Council are: Hon. T. Richards: Chairman, Agricultural and Natural Resources Committee Hon. E. W. George: Chairman. Public Health Committee Hon. S. George: Chairman, Public Works and Service Committee Hon. R. Robertson: Chairman, Education Committee Hon. W. Drabble: Chairman, Employment and Social Services Committee Mr. M. Clancy: Chief Secretary Mr. M. Young: Financial Secretary Mr. K. de Freitas: Attorney General.

Currently the hon. Mrs. P. Peters and Mr. J. Siraut are temporary members of the Executive Council during the absence from St. Helena of Councillor Drabble and Mr. Young.

Members of the Legislative Council have an important role to play in the government of St. Helena as legislators and members of the Council Committees which influence policy development.

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