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Select Committee · Culture, Media and Sport Committee

Pre-appointment hearing for Chair of the BBC

Status: Closed Opened: 20 Nov 2023 Closed: 5 Feb 2024 2 recommendations 7 conclusions 1 report
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Reports

1 report
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Third Report - Pre-appointment hearing for Chair of the BBC… HC 383 15 Dec 2023 9 Responded

Recommendations & Conclusions

2 items
25 Conclusion Third Report - Pre-appointment hearing … Rejected

Dr Shah's unwillingness to express views on fundamental BBC principles disappoints.

We were disappointed that Dr Shah was not willing to express a view on fundamental principles, such as board level interference in the BBC and other bodies and on political impartiality. In his evidence to us, Dr Shah did not sufficiently demonstrate the strength and character that is needed to …

Government response. The government notes the committee's concerns about Dr. Shah's willingness to express views and demonstrate challenge, but affirms confidence in his abilities and confirms his appointment as Chair of the BBC.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
26 Conclusion Third Report - Pre-appointment hearing … Rejected

Serious reservations about Dr Shah's willingness to challenge BBC leadership.

While we are of the view that Dr Shah is appointable as Chair, we have serious reservations about his willingness to offer his opinions and insight on some of the most fundamental issues facing the Corporation, and his ability to provide the robust challenge that the BBC leadership requires at …

Government response. The government notes the committee's serious reservations about Dr. Shah's willingness to offer opinions and provide robust challenge, but expresses confidence in his abilities and confirms his appointment as Chair of the BBC.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Oral evidence sessions

1 session
Date Witnesses
13 Dec 2023 Dr Samir Shah CBE · BBC View ↗

Correspondence

2 letters
DateDirectionTitle
13 Dec 2023 — Pre-appointment hearing for Chair of the BBC Board: Dr Samir Shah - cv
13 Dec 2023 — Pre-appointment hearing for Chair of the BBC Board: Dr Samir Shah - Committee R…