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Written Question · S3W-21454 · Session 3

In relation to the appointment of Dr Andrew McLellan as HM Inspector of Prisons for Scotland, on what date (a) the recruitment process bega…

Answered Asked by Richard Baker Lab Lodged 26 Feb 2009

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive, in relation to the appointment of Dr Andrew McLellan as HM Inspector of Prisons 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

Details about the start of the last recruitment round are no longer available; the advert appeared on 11 January 2002; Dr McLellan was appointed formally on 24 July 2002; he took up the position on 28 October 2002.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-21454 by reference.