HL Deb 24 July 2000 vol 616 cc21-2WA
Lord Hoyle

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by Lord Bassam of Brighton on 27 June (WA 66) in relation to the advertisement for the post of Lieutenant Governor of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, what was the cost of advertising and interviewing candidates for this post. [HL3344]

Lord Bassam of Brighton

The cost of advertising the post of Lieutenant Governor of the Bailiwick of Guernsey was £9,348.30. It is not possible to identify separately the interviewing costs.

Lord Hoyle

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether any people other than service people and diplomats have been interviewed for the post of Lieutenant Governor of the Bailiwick of Guernsey; and whether there have been any female candidates. [HL3345]

Lord Bassam of Brighton

No one other than a service person or diplomat was interviewed for the post of Lieutenant Governor of the Bailiwick of Guernsey. One female candidate applied for the post in response toThe Times advertisement.