Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what was the reasons his Department extended the application deadline for the position of Climate Change Committee Chair to 1 May 2023.

The Chair of the Climate Change Committee plays a critical role in steering and developing the overall work of the Committee. Therefore, the quality and diversity of the applications to this role is critical. Close to the application deadline, the Department made the decision to extend the deadline to ensure the highest quality field of applicants.

The role is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments, and this approach is in line with the Governance Code for Public Appointments.