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Written question asked by Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party) on Friday, 18 February 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 February 2022. It was answered by Greg Hands (Conservative) on Monday, 28 February 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Ofgem: Public Appointments

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what role devolved (a) legislatures and (b) Administrations have in regard to the appointment of board members of OFGEM.

Answer

Ofgem is the British energy regulator and so this remains a reserved matter. The Chair and non-executive members of the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority are appointed by my Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
125529
Session
2021-22
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Devolution Ofgem Public appointments
Link
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