Wednesday 9th December 2015

(8 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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[Mr Speaker in the Chair]
Business before Questions
Electoral Commission
The Vice-Chamberlain of Her Majesty’s Household reported to the House, That the Address, praying that Her Majesty will appoint Anna Carragher to be an Electoral Commissioner, with effect from 1 January 2016, for the period ending on 31 December 2020, was presented to Her Majesty, who was graciously pleased to comply with the request.
The Vice-Chamberlain of Her Majesty’s Household reported to the House, That the Address, praying that Her Majesty will appoint Rob Vincent to be an Electoral Commissioner with effect from 1 January 2016, for the period ending on 31 December 2020, was presented to Her Majesty, who was graciously pleased to comply with the request.
Local Government Boundary Commission for England
The Vice-Chamberlain of Her Majesty’s Household reported to the House, That the Address, praying that Her Majesty will appoint Professor Colin Mellors as chair of the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, with effect from 1 January 2016 for the period ending on 31 December 2019, was presented to Her Majesty, who was graciously pleased to comply with the request.
Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority
The Vice-Chamberlain of Her Majesty’s Household reported to the House, That the Address, praying that Her Majesty will appoint Sir Robert Owen and John Thurso to the office of ordinary member of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, with effect from 1 January 2016, for the period ending on 31 December 2020, was presented to Her Majesty, who was graciously pleased to comply with the request.