asked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 5 February (WA 171) concerning the chairman of the Northern Ireland Bill of Rights Forum, how they knew that Mr Sidoti has experience and understanding of human rights, including international human rights instruments, particularly the European Convention on Human Rights, a track record of leadership and proven ability to establish consensus among politically and socially divergent groups; and who proposed him for the position. [HL4316]
I refer the noble Lord to the previous Answers of 2 July 2008, Official Report, col. WA 42 and 19 February 2008, Official Report, col. WA 45.
asked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 5 February (WA 172–3) concerning the funding of the Northern Ireland Bill of Rights Forum, whether they will place in the Library of the House the budget set for the body and the monthly reviews of expenditure. [HL4371]
The budget set for the Northern Ireland Bill of Rights Forum has been placed in the Library of the House. Monthly budget reports for the Bill of Rights Forum, from the Northern Ireland Office's Financial Services Division, have also been placed in the Library.
asked Her Majesty’s Government:
Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 1 July (WA 33) concerning the number of days worked by the chair of the Northern Ireland Bill of Rights Forum, whether the estimate calculated by the Northern Ireland Office was agreed with the chair before appointment, before work commenced, or not at all. [HL4778]
The estimated number of days’ work required of the chair of the Bill of Rights Forum was estimated and agreed by Northern Ireland Office officials before Mr Sidoti was formally appointed chair of the forum.
asked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answers by Lord Rooker on 16 June (WA 136) and on 12 May (WA 113) concerning sponsorship paid by the Northern Ireland Office, what were the “changing resource requirements for work” which allowed payment to the Northern Ireland Bill of Rights Forum. [HL4940]
I refer the noble Lord to the Answer given on 14 July 2008 (Official Report, col. WA 119).