HL Deb 17 November 2004 vol 666 cc157-8WA
Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord President on 31 March (WA 158), whether a wildlife liaison officer for the Police Service of Northern Ireland has been appointed; and, if not, when an appointment will be made. [HL4359]

Baroness Amos

The post of wildlife liaison officer was trawled within the Police Service of Northern Ireland, but none of the applicants was found suitable. As an interim measure, an officer within the Operational Support Department has been appointed temporarily to carry out the functions of the wildlife liaison officer.

The post will be re-advertised within the Police Service of Northern Ireland in the near future.