§ Lord Lairdasked Her Majesty's Government:
Who recommended the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland for appointment and when; whether this was solely on the basis of merit; and whether they will provide information about his age, ethnic origin and community background and the part of Northern Ireland with which he regards himself as being most closely associated. [HL3132]
§ Lord FilkinThe appointment of Sir Brian Kerr as Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland was made by Her Majesty the Queen in January 2004 on the recommendation of the Lord Chancellor.
The appointment was made solely on the basis of merit.
Personal information in relation to individuals is not released.