HC Deb 22 March 2001 vol 365 c315W
Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the President of the Council when the Appointments Commission will publish the employment status and occupation of applicants for a people's peerage. [1542021

Mrs. Beckett

I understand that the Appointments Commission has not asked applicants for non-political peerages for information about their occupation or employment status as it did not wish to discourage people with outstanding achievements in areas unconnected with how they might earn their living. However, the Commission wishes to encourage nominations from people in all walks of life and from all parts of the country and will look at the information it has received in this light. I understand that any information that the Commission decides to publish will be in its annual report and on its website.

Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the President of the Council when the Appointments Commission will publish its annual report. [154203]

Mrs. Beckett

I understand that the Appointments Commission plans to publish its annual report in the summer.