Extension of the term of the Commissioner for Public Appointments
皇冠体育app Rt Hon Peter Riddell CBE will remain in post as Commissioner for Public Appointments until 30 September 2021
皇冠体育app Prime Minister has extended the term of the Rt Hon Peter Riddell CBE as Commissioner for Public Appointments until 30 September 2021.
皇冠体育app recruitment process for the next Commissioner is close to conclusion and this short extension will allow for timely pre-appointment scrutiny of the government鈥檚 preferred candidate and a proper handover period between Commissioners.
皇冠体育app Rt Hon Michael Gove, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster said:
I am grateful that Peter Riddell has agreed to extend his tenure as Commissioner for Public Appointments for a short period, allowing good time for Parliament to undertake pre-appointment scrutiny of the government鈥檚 preferred candidate as the next Commissioner - once announced - and a smooth transition in this important role.