§ Lord Lairdasked Her Majesty's Government:
When Mr Frank McGuinness and Ms Patricia Kelly withdrew from the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission; whether they are still in receipt of salary and expenses; and if so, why, in view of government responsibility under paragraph 2 (4) of Schedule 7 to the Northern Ireland Act 1998, they were not dismissed. [HL3053]
§ Baroness AmosFrank McGuinness' term of appointment ended on 29 February 2004.
Ms Patricia Kelly is still in receipt of her salary and we continue to review her position.