Ninth Report - The appointment of Professor David Miles to the Budget Responsibility Committee of the Office for Budget Responsibility

Summary written by Accountability Index from the government's response. It is not the government's own words.

The Government thanks the Committee for its prompt consideration and approval of the nomination of Professor David Miles CBE to the Budget Responsibility Committee, and says the Treasury "will do its best to fulfil your requirements".

• It agrees with the report that Professor Miles brings significant knowledge and experience, describing the role as "a vital part of our commitment to strong public finances".
• It states that the recruitment campaign was "quality, open and fair" and aimed to yield a diverse pool of candidates.
• On the delay, it says the "joint pressures of the Autumn Budget and Spending Review" delayed a final decision, and that waiting until the fiscal event concluded was "judged appropriate".
• On the Committee's requirements, the Treasury "will do its best to fulfil" them, "including providing sufficient notice of proposed candidates". No specific date is given.

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