§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, pursuant to his answer of 12 February 1998,Official Report, column 300, on Queen's Counsel, what steps he plans to take to ensure that all consultees reply. [30394]
§ Mr. HoonMy noble and learned Friend the Lord Chancellor has no plans to take steps to ensure that all consultees reply. In making his decisions on silk applicants, he relies only on the views of those consultees who know the applicants well enough to make the necessary assessment of their abilities.