§ The Earl of Shrewsburyasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether Mr Evans was appointed as a content editor of the Dome after a competitive appointment process; whether the post was advertised and interviewed for; how many applicants there were; and whether equal opportunities procedures were followed. [HL3025]
§ Lord Falconer of ThorotonMr Evans was initially appointed as a consultant to assist the Chief Executive and senior NMEC staff on policy development and liaison with Government. His role developed as he became more involved in aspects of the Dome's content and he took on the role of content editor. In the early days of the project it was imperative to assemble a core management team quickly who could commit themselves to a unique, time-limited project. The post was therefore not advertised.
§ The Earl of Liverpoolasked Her Majesty's Government:
In relation to the New Millennium Experience Company, whether they agree with the statement of Mr Ben Evans that he "act(s) as a kind of bridge-builder between the shareholder and the company"; and who, if anyone, currently plays the role for the sole shareholder. [HL3029]
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§ Lord Falconer of ThorotonThe New Millennium Experience Company is a Non-Departmental Public Body which is in receipt of National Lottery funding and is accountable to Parliament via its shareholder. It is therefore important that adequate liaison exists between the company, the Millennium Commission, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, and its shareholder. This function is carried out by NMEC's Government liaison team. When Ben Evans joined NMEC in the summer of 1997 he was, briefly, part of this team, before becoming one of a number of content editors in the autumn of that year.
Rover Jaguar Ford Vauxhall Nissan Department 800 UK 400 UK R45 UK Discovery UK Jag/Daimler UK Limousine UK Mondeo Belgium Galaxy Portugal Sierra Belgium Omega Germany Vectra Germany Vectra UK Astra Germany Cavalier UK Primera UK Total Cabinet Office 1 2 3 2 5 1 2 4 20 Crown Prosecution Service 1 1 Department for Culture, Media and Sport 3 1 1 5 Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 1 5 1 1 1 9 Department for Education and Employment 2 1 1 4 1 9 Department for International Development 1 1 1 3 Department of Social Security 1 4 1 6 Department of Trade and Industry 1 1 1 2 2 7 Export Credit Guarantee Department 1 1 Foreign and Commonwealth Office 3 1 1 5 Department of Health 1 3 1 2 8 HM Treasury 2 1 3 6 Home Office 2 5 Law Officer's Departments 1 1 Lord Chancellor's Department 1 3 4 Ministry of Agriculture. Fisheries and Food 3 1 1 5 Ministry of Defence 1 1 Northern Ireland Office 1 1 2 4 Office of the Rail Regulator 1 1 Office of Government Commerce 1 1 Privy Council Office 2 1 3 Scotland Office 1 1 2 Treasury Solicitor 1 1 Wales Office 1 1 2 Sub Total 10 5 2 0 5 0 41 2 0 15 18 2 4 0 6 110 GCDA (includes security vehicles) 25 0 0 2 6 1 14 1 1 20 8 1 0 1 0 80 Total 35 5 2 2 11 1 55 3 1 35 26 3 4 1 6 190 As at 13 July 2000.