§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the President of the Council how many applicants were identified as being suitable for appointment as Chairman of the Appointments Commission; when the appointment will be made; and if she will make a statement. [116125]
§ Mrs. BeckettA short list of applicants to be interviewed for the position of Chairman of the independent and non-statutory Appointments Commission has now been drawn up.
The plan is still that the appointment should be made around Easter although the priority will be to get the best person for the job.