HL Deb 22 May 2000 vol 613 c50WA
Baroness McIntosh of Hudnall

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will announce the appointment of the Immigration Services Commissioner. [HL2574]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office (Lord Bassam of Brighton)

My right honourable friend the Home Secretary is pleased to announce that Mr John Scampion has agreed to serve as the Immigration Services Commissioner and Mrs Linda Allan has agreed to serve as the Deputy Immigration Services Commissioner. Mr Scampion will be appointed from 22 May and Mrs Allan from 5 June. Mr Scampion is currently the Social Fund Commissioner for Great Britain and Northern Ireland and a member of the Data Protection Tribunal. Mrs Allan is a member of the Police Complaints Authority.