§ Lord Laird asked Her Majesty's Government:
§ Whether they will inform applicants for the Police Service of Northern Ireland of their score and place in the recruitment pool; and if not, why. [HL1555]
§ Lord Williams of MostynAll applicants who have successfully entered the pool of qualified candidates are informed that they have achieved the fixed merit standard. Candidates who wish to know their individual score can access that from Consensia. It is not normal practice to provide individuals with access to the scores of other candidates.
§ Lord Lairdasked Her Majesty's Government:
On what date, and in what form, the tender for the proposed badge design for the Police Service of Northern Ireland was issued; by whom it was issued; how many companies were considered; who made the appointment; and why. [HL1660]
§ Lord Williams of MostynDraft designs were commissioned by the Northern Ireland Office from a number of Northern Ireland based designers, the details of which are commercially confidential. This work was not subject to a competitive tender process.