§ Lord Hoyleasked Her Majesty's Government:
- (a) what were the previous occupations of the current Lieutenant Governors of the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man;
- (b) what are their salaries;
- (c) whether the posts are advertised;
- (d) what is the cost of making these appointments; and
- (e) what criteria are applied in the selection process. [HL2412]
§ Lord Bassam of BrightonThe current Lieutenant Governor of the Bailiwick of Jersey is a retired general. The post of Lieutenant Governor of the Bailiwick of Guernsey is vacant at the moment but the previous incumbent was a retired vice-admiral. The incoming Lieutenant Governor is a lieutenant general. The Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man was formerly a diplomat.
The salary for the Jersey and Guernsey posts is £67,815. The salary for the Isle of Man post is £53,273.
All three posts have been advertised.
The costs of advertising the posts was £26,127. It is not possible to identify separately other administrative costs falling within the appointment making process.
The advertisements make it clear that applicants should have a distinguished record of service to the Crown and that they should also: have personal authority and the ability to command respect in discharging the role of Her Majesty's personal representative; be diplomatic, tactful and lucid communicators both to the islands and to Her Majesty's Government; and have the ability to play a leading role in the community life of the islands.