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Third Report - Pre-appointment hearing for Chair of the BBC Board
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
HC 383
Published 15 December 2023
Government response
Letter from Rt Hon Lucy Frazer MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, relating to the Government’s Response to the Committee’s Chair of the BBC Board Report, dated 19 December 2023 · published 19 Dec 2023
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Conclusion
Rejected
Dr Shah's unwillingness to express views on fundamental BBC principles disappoints.
Conclusion
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 …
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Government Response Summary
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
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Conclusion
Rejected
Serious reservations about Dr Shah's willingness to challenge BBC leadership.
Conclusion
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 …
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Government Response Summary
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
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