§ Lord Hoyleasked Her Majesty's Government:
To which overseas territories the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs appoints the governor; and in each case, what is the previous occupation and present salary of the governor. [HL2105]
§ Baroness Scotland of AsthalThe formal procedure is for governors to be appointed by Her Majesty the Queen on the advice of the Foreign Secretary and with the approval of the Prime Minister.
With two exceptions, the present complement of governors are all serving members of HM Diplomatic Service. The Governor of Bermuda is a former member of the Diplomatic Service. The Governor of Gibraltar worked previously at the Department of Trade and Industry.
The government of each territory makes provision in their budget for the governor and the governor's office. In some cases HMG make additional payments to the level appropriate to senior members of the Diplomatic Service.