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Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland: Vacancies

Asked by Robin SwannUlster Unionist PartyNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 27 January 2025UIN 25567

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with the First and deputy First Minister on the continuing vacancy in the office of the Commissioner of Public Appointments for Northern Ireland.

Answered by Hilary Benn

The appointment of a new Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland is a matter for the First Minister and deputy First Minister.

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