§ Claire WardTo ask the Prime Minister when he will announce new appointments to the Committee on Standards in Public Life; and if he will make a statement. [168455]
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§ The Prime MinisterI am pleased to announce that I have appointed Sir Alistair Graham as Chairman of the Committee on Standards in Public Life in succession to Sir Nigel Wicks with effect from Monday 26 April. Sir Alistair has been a Member of the Committee since 1 October 2003.
I have also appointed Lady Elizabeth Valiance as a Member of the Committee in succession to Sir Alistair following his appointment as Chairman.
Both appointments have been made fully in accordance with the Commissioner for Public Appointments' Cod of Practice.
I am very grateful to Sir Nigel for his excellent leadership of the Committee, and for the significant contribution he has made to upholding and improving standards in public life.