HL Deb 03 March 2005 vol 670 cc35-6WA
Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether all appointments to cross-border bodies made since the creation of the North/South Ministerial Council have been made in accordance with the specification laid down by the council. [HL1404]

Baroness Amos

The only specification approved by the North/South Ministerial Council in relation to appointments to cross-border bodies concerns the appointment of chief executives. To date all such appointments have been made in accordance with this specification.