Lord Foulkes of Cumnock – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock on 2016-10-03.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the composition of the government of St Helena, and by whom each member of that government is appointed or elected.

Baroness Anelay of St Johns

The St Helena Government comprises of:

A Governor appointed by the Foreign Secretary of behalf of the Queen.

An Executive Council of twelve elected members and three members of St Helena Government who are appointed by the Governor.

A Legislative Council of five elected members and three senior members of the St Helena Government who are appointed by the Governor.