Increase Advisory Board membership if needed for capacity
If the Horizon Compensation Advisory Board considers it necessary, the number of persons appointed to the Board should be increased so as to ensure that the Board has sufficient capacity to perform the functions set out above.
- The Horizon Compensation Advisory Board had not required expansion as of January 2026, and DBT confirmed it would keep the case under review (Horizon Compensation Advisory Board, January 2026).
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Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedDepartment for Business and Trade accepts this recommendation. The Department will keep under review the case for expanding the Board, in discussion with its current members, to ensure it has sufficient capacity to fulfil its duties.
Progress Timeline
Verification: Interim report recommendations largely implemented through Post Office (Horizon System) Compensation Act 2024 and scheme operational changes. HSS closing date set as 31 January 2026. Sir Gary Hickinbottom appointed to oversee scheme fairness.
Government response: Accepted. Department for Business and Trade accepts this recommendation. The Department will keep under review the case for expanding the Board, in discussion with its current members, to ensure it has sufficie...
Published Evidence
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The Horizon Compensation Advisory Board had not required expansion as of January 2026. DBT confirmed it would keep the case for expanding the Board under review in discussion with the Board itself.