Third Report - Pre-appointment hearing for Chair of the BBC Board
Select Committee
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
HC 383
15 December 2023
Recommendations
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Not Addressed
Encourage DCMS Ministers and officials to engage more constructively with Committee's parliamentary scrutiny.
Recommendation
We are disappointed by the Department’s engagement with the Committee prior to the pre-appointment hearing, and especially its failure to adhere to the Government’s own guidelines requiring that committees are provided with the necessary information at least seven working days …
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Government Response Summary
The government responds by explaining that an extension was required to complete necessary steps before providing documentation for the pre-appointment hearing, but does not explicitly address the committee's encouragement for more constructive future engagement.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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Conclusions (1) Observations and findings — click to expand
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
During our hearing, Dr Shah highlighted his significant experience with the BBC, but also relied on the more than 20 years since he was employed by the Corporation as a reason not to answer some of the questions we put to him. He was willing to be drawn on some …
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the committee's report but does not address the specific observation regarding Dr Shah's reluctance to answer certain questions or his undertaking to provide written responses.