Office of Communications: Chair Debate
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Baroness Gardner of Parkes
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Office of Communications: Chair
Baroness Gardner of Parkes Excerpts(3 years, 8 months ago)
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Baroness Barran (Con)
The process regarding the independent panel member to which the noble Lord refers has been carefully considered. The Commissioner for Public Appointments has approved them and they are recusing themselves from all areas of discussion where they have a conflict of interest.
Baroness Gardner of Parkes (Con) [V]
My Lords, what expectations do Her Majesty’s Government have of a new chair of the Office of Communications in enhancing Ofcom’s role in preventing online abuse?
Baroness Barran (Con)
This will be a very important part of the new role, but I stress that the role of the chair is to lead the independent board. It is for the board, together with the chair, to deliver on that responsibility.