Source · Select Committees · Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Recommendation 9
9
Oversight board's independent chair still appointed by the Secretary of State.
Conclusion
The proposed oversight board for the commission has been criticised for a perceived lack of independent membership. The Government’s confirmation that it will be led by an independent, non-executive chair is welcome, although we note that “independent” still entails appointment by the Secretary of State, albeit following advice from the panel of relevant person/s. (Conclusion, Paragraph 72)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 12 February 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗