§ Jim Dobbin:To ask the Secretary of State for Health what selection process the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority follow when appointing new members to the Authority. [141560]
§ Miss Melanie Johnson:All members of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority are appointed by the Secretary of State for Health, in consultation with the devolved administrations, in accordance with Schedule 1 (4) of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990, and in line with the Code of Practice of the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.