HC Deb 28 November 2000 vol 357 cc505-6W
Dr. Julian Lewis

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what his policy is on political impartiality to be observed in appointments to senior positions in the national broadcasting authorities. [140141]

Janet Anderson

All appointments to the Department's public bodies are made on merit. Candidates are asked to provide information on significant political activity in the past five years. This reflects the guidance set down by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. Appointments to management positions are the responsibility of the broadcasting bodies.

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