0:00:17 > 0:00:20I beg leave to ask the question standing in my name on the order
0:00:20 > 0:00:26paper.The Government's code on public appointments was introduced
0:00:26 > 0:00:29in January 2000 17. Ministers make appointments in accordance with the
0:00:29 > 0:00:34code as well as the relevant legislation. In addition the
0:00:34 > 0:00:36commission of the public appointments provide independent
0:00:36 > 0:00:42pursuance that the Government's code is followed.I thank the noble lord
0:00:42 > 0:00:44the Minister for that reply.
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