HL Deb 24 March 2003 vol 646 c66WA
Lord Peston

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the Intelligence Services Commissioner will be reappointed under Section 59(1) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. [HL2265]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

In accordance with Section 59(1) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, after consultation with the Foreign, Home and Defence Secretaries, the Prime Minister has decided to re-appoint Lord Justice Simon Brown as the Intelligence Services Commissioner from 1 April 2003 to 31 March 2006.

The Prime Minister is delighted that Lord Justice Simon Brown has agreed to continue to serve as the Intelligence Services Commissioner.