Select committee: Industry and Regulators Committee
Conclusion 15
1st Report - Who watches the watchdogs? Improving the performance, independence and accountability of UK regulators
Published 8 Feb 2024
Paragraph 105
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Conclusion (the committee's words)
Given these concerns, it would be desirable for select committees to play a greater role in scrutinising public appointments to regulatory positions. While some regulatory appointments are subject to pre-appointment hearings and scrutiny, this is not the case for all appointments and varies between regulators. It is also concerning that the Government has taken regulatory appointments forward in cases where the relevant select committee has refused to endorse a candidate.
From: Industry and Regulators Committee, 1st Report - Who watches the watchdogs? Improving the performance, independence and accountability of UK regulators, paragraph 105, 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 ↗