§ The Earl of Northeskasked Her Majesty's Government:
Who are the current members of the Political Honours Scrutiny Committee; and what were the dates of their appointment. [HL285]
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§ Lord Falconer of ThorotonThe current members of the Political Honours Scrutiny Committee are:
The Right Honourable Lord Thomson of Monifieth KT, appointed a member on 9 November 1992 (Chairman, 16 April 1999).
The Right Honourable Baroness Dean of Thornton-Le-Fylde, appointed 24 March 1998.
The Right Honourable Lord Hurd of Westwell CH CBE, appointed 16 April 1999.
§ The Earl of Northeskasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Falconer of Thoroton on 8 December, whether they are satisfied that "impartiality and political balance are maintained" in the event that a trustee of or contributor to a ministerial blind trust is appointed to the Political Honours Scrutiny Committee. [HL286]
§ Lord Falconer of ThorotonI refer the noble Earl to the Answer I gave on 8 December 1999 (Official Report, 8 December 1999, col. 90).