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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 February 2025. It was answered by Darren Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 February 2025 on behalf of the Treasury.


National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority: Public Appointments

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Written Statement of 17 January 2025 on Machinery of Government, HCWS368, whether appointments to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority will be included in the Public Bodies Order in Council; and whether she plans to classify the chair appointment as a significant appointment.

Answer

The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) will combine the functions of the National Infrastructure Commission and Infrastructure and Projects Authority. NISTA will bring oversight of strategy and delivery into one organisation, driving more effective delivery of infrastructure across the country.

On 17 January 2025, the Prime Minister announced in a Written Ministerial Statement that NISTA will be a joint unit of HM Treasury and Cabinet Office, effective from 1 April 2025. Further detail on the work and governance of NISTA will be announced in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28658
Session
2024-26
Related items
Machinery of Government
Friday, 17 January 2025
Written statements
House of Commons
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Public appointments National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority
Link
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