Select Committee · Work and Pensions Committee

Pre-appointment hearing for the Pensions Ombudsman

Status: Closed Opened: 13 Jan 2015 Closed: 13 Feb 2015 1 report
Inquiry scopeThis hearing is taking place as part of the process agreed between select committees and the Government under which the Government's preferred candidate for certain public posts is invited to a pre-appointment hearing held by the relevant departmental select committee. The post of Pensions Ombudsman and Pension Protection Fund Ombudsman (held by the same individual) falls within the responsibility of the Work and Pensions Committee. The purpose of the hearing is to assess the candidate’s suitability for the role, including their independence and expertise, and their ability to withstand public and parliamentary scrutiny.

Reports

1 report

Oral evidence sessions

1 session

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Date Session and witnesses Source
11 Feb 2015 No witnesses recorded View ↗