In accordance with Section 57(1) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, after consultation with the Foreign, Home and Northern Ireland Secretaries and the Scottish First Minister, I have decided to re-appoint Sir Swinton Thomas as the Interception of Communications Commissioner from 11 April 2003 to 10 April 2006.I am delighted that Sir Swinton Thomas has agreed to continue to serve as the Interception of Communications Commissioner.