§ Baroness Goldingasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the Interception of Communications Commissioner will be reappointed under Section 57(1) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. [HL2336]
§ The Lord Privy Seal (Lord Williams of Mostyn)In accordance with Section 57(1) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, after consultation with the Foreign, Home and Northern Ireland Secretaries and the Scottish First Minister, the Prime Minister has decided to re-appoint Sir Swinton Thomas as the Interception of Communications Commissioner from 11 April 2003 to 10 April 2006.
The Prime Minister is delighted that Sir Swinton Thomas has agreed to continue to serve as the Interception of Communications Commissioner.