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The Committee is concerned that the appointment process secured just one appointable candidate, denying the...

Conclusion
The Committee is concerned that the appointment process secured just one appointable candidate, denying the Secretary of State the ability to choose a preferred candidate from a range of options. This is not the hallmark of a robust recruitment process. (Conclusion, Paragraph 17) The role and performance of the CMA
Source
Committee Business and Trade Committee
Inquiry Appointment of Doug Gurr as Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority
Report 17th Report – Pre-appointment hearing with the Government's preferred candidate for the Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority 26 Feb 2026 HC 1723
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Addressee Bodies
Department for Business and Trade
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.3 yrs
Report published 26 Feb 2026