§ The Earl of Northeskasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether a trustee of or contributor to a ministerial blind trust may be appointed to the Political Honours Scrutiny Committee. [HL6]
§ The Minister of State, Cabinent Office (Lord Falconer of Thoroton)Appointments to the Political Honours Scrutiny Committee are made by Order of the Privy Council on the advice of the Prime Minister. In offering his advice, the Prime Minister seeks to ensure that the committee's impartiality and political balance are maintained.