In relation to the appointment of Paddy Tompkins as HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary for Scotland, on what date (a) the recruitment proce…

Answered Asked by Richard Baker Lab Lodged 26 Feb 2009

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive, in relation to the appointment of Paddy Tompkins as HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary for Scotland, on what date (a) the recruitment process began, (b) the first recruitment advertisement was placed, (c) he was officially notified of his appointment and (d) he took up office.

The answer

Answered by Kenny MacAskill on 10 Mar 2009 · 12 days after it was lodged, on time

(a) The recruitment process began in May 2006. (b) The first advert was placed on 2 June 2006. (c) Mr Tomkins'' appointment was officially confirmed on 15 December 2006. (d) Mr Tomkins took up office on 29 March 2007.

In the Official Report

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