Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Steve Webb and Mary Macleod

Monday 31st March 2014 Commons Chamber

[Steve Webb]

The hon. Gentleman raises an important point about governance and independence. He should know that the proposed terms of reference for IGCs include requirements that providers go through open and transparent recruitment processes, and that members be appointed for fixed terms, with limited numbers of reappointments. The requirements are designed to avoid any possibility that IGC members have incentives not to challenge providers in order to remain in post.

[Mary Macleod (Brentford and Isleworth) (Con)]

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