Select committee: Industry and Regulators Committee
Conclusion 14
1st Report - Who watches the watchdogs? Improving the performance, independence and accountability of UK regulators
Published 8 Feb 2024
Paragraph 104
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Conclusion (the committee's words)
The independence of regulators can be affected by the process of appointing or re-appointing senior staff and board members. We are concerned at the perception that the appointment and reappointment of some regulatory leaders reflects their political loyalties more than their suitability for the role. Similar concerns apply where senior staff or board members have not been reappointed because of differences with the government of the day.
From: Industry and Regulators Committee, 1st Report - Who watches the watchdogs? Improving the performance, independence and accountability of UK regulators, paragraph 104, 8 February 2024
Government response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 16 May 2024. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗