Public Appointments Commission (Hansard, 2 May 2001)

HC Deb 02 May 2001 vol 367 c699W 699W

§ 18. Mr. Robathan
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office on how many occasions since May 1997 the Public Appointments Commission has rejected candidates on the grounds of political affiliation. [159115]

§ Mr. Stringer
The Commissioner for Public Appointments is responsible for overseeing the process for appointments to public bodies. She has no involvement in individual appointment decisions.