HL Deb 26 November 2001 vol 629 c19WA
Lord Glentoran

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the post of Chief Constable of the Northern Ireland Police Service will be advertised internationally. [HL1425]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

In accordance with Section 35(1) of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000, the Northern Ireland Policing Board shall, subject to the approval of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, appoint the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland. It will be a matter in the first instance for the board to consider whether to advertise the post internationally.