§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to the answer of 13 July 2000,Official Report, column 663W, on Lords Lieutenant, if he will make a statement on the consultation process which is carried out prior to the appointment of a Lord Lieutenant. [132326]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 24 July 2000]: I have nothing to add to the answer given by my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to the answer of 13 July 2000,Official Report, column 663W, on Lords Lieutenant, if it is his policy to advertise vacancies for Lord Lieutenancies. [132332]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 24 July 2000]: No. It is usually well known in a county when a Lord Lieutenant is due to retire.