Pre-appointment hearing for Chair of the BBC

Culture, Media and Sport Committee Closed Pre-appointment hearing
Opened: 20 Nov 2023 Closed: 5 Feb 2024 Parliament page
2 Recommendations
7 Conclusions
1 Report
1 Oral session
2 Letters
1 Event
Activity timeline 6 events
19 Dec
2023
Report published
15 Dec
2023
Report published
13 Dec
2023
Oral evidence
13 Dec
2023
Correspondence
13 Dec
2023
Correspondence
13 Dec
2023
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
Oral evidence sessions 1 session
13 Dec 2023
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Dr Samir Shah CBE · BBC
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Third Report - Pre-appointment hearing for Chair of the BBC Board HC 383 15 Dec 2023 9 Responded
Recommendations & Conclusions
2 results
Clear
25 Conclusion Rejected
Third Report - Pre-appointment hea…
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 … Read more
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
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26 Conclusion Rejected
Third Report - Pre-appointment hea…
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 … Read more
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
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Government Response AI assessment · 9 of 2 classified
Acknowledged 5
Not Addressed 2
Rejected 2
Total 2 recs + 7 conclusions
Correspondence 2 letters
13 Dec 2023 Pre-appointment hearing for Chair of the BBC Board: Dr Samir Shah - cv
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