asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 1 April (WA 162) concerning appointments made by the Northern Ireland Office, which Ministers were involved in discussions with officials concerning appointments to the three non-statutory ad hoc advisory bodies in 2007. [HL3079]

The right honourable Peter Hain MP, the right honourable David Hanson MP, Paul Goggins MP and Maria Eagle MP.