Tuesday 12th October 2010

(13 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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[Mr Speaker in the Chair]
BUSINESS BEFORE QUESTIONS
Electoral Commission
The Vice-Chamberlain of The Household reported to the House, That the Address of 15th September, praying that Her Majesty will appoint as Electoral Commissioners:
(1) Angela Frances, Baroness Browning, with effect from 1 October 2010 for the period ending on 30 September 2014;
(2) David Ross Howarth, with effect from 1 October 2010 for the period ending on 30 September 2014;
(3) Roy Francis, Lord Kennedy of Southwark, with effect from 1 October 2010 for the period ending on 30 September 2014; and
(4) Rt. Hon. George Newlands Reid, with effect from 1 October 2010 for the period ending on 30 September 2012,
was presented to Her Majesty, who was graciously pleased to comply with the request.