HC Deb 02 March 2000 vol 345 c382W
Mr. Lidington

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the Government's policy is on directors of a company in liquidation holding office on the Commission for Racial Equality. [112710]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

Government policy on public appointments is set out under Nolan guidelines by the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments. There is no specific reference to directors of a company in liquidation.

Matters relating to the appointment of Commissioners are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Mr. Lidington

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when Mr. Hugh Harris was appointed Acting Chairman of the Commission for Racial Equality, and by whom. [112713]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary appointed Hugh Harris to take on the role of Acting Chairman of the Commission for Racial Equality on Monday 7 February, following Sir Herman Ouseley's retirement.