Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (Renewal of Temporary Provisions) Order 2004

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 2:45 pm on 11 March 2004.

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Photo of Lord Glentoran Lord Glentoran Conservative 2:45, 11 March 2004

My Lords, I thank the Lord President for giving way. As I understand what she is telling us and as I understand the situation, the merit principle stops once the pool of applicants who have passed the test is filled. There is a ladder up to the pool from which people are appointed. Once in the pool, the 50:50 rule is then followed and merit ceases.