HC Deb 22 November 2001 vol 375 cc399-400W
Phil Sawford

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he will announce the new appointments to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission; and when he will announce whether or not the existing commissioners are to be re-appointed. [17453]

Mr. Browne

The Secretary of State announced today the appointment of four new Commissioners following an open competition:

  • Lady (Christine) Eames;
  • Dr Christopher McGimpsey;
  • Mr. Kevin McLaughlin; and
  • Mr. Patrick Yu.

The new Commissioners will take up their appointments on 1 December.

The Secretary of State also confirmed the reappointment of eight of the existing Commissioners, including the Commission's chair, Professor Brice Dickson. The remaining member of the existing Commission, Professor Christine Bell, is currently on maternity leave. A decision on her position has, at her request, been deferred until after she returns to work.

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