Written question asked by Lord Maginnis of Drumglass (Independent Ulster Unionist) on Thursday, 6 June 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 June 2019. It was answered by Lord Duncan of Springbank (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 June 2019 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office: Senior Civil Servants

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they made of the operation of the senior management team in the Northern Ireland Office before creating the new Director General post; for what reasons they established the Director General post; and what is the overall cost, including salaries, of the senior management team at the Northern Ireland Office.

Answer: The Northern Ireland Office appointed a new Director General to support the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and Permanent Secretary at a challenging time for Northern Ireland and the wider UK. The appointment was made in accordance with Cabinet Office guidelines and approved by the Civil Service Senior Leadership Committee and Cabinet Secretary. Roles, responsibilities and salaries of the senior management team are published in the Department's Annual Report and Accounts.

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