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Written question asked by Lord Beecham (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 September 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 September 2020. It was answered by Lord Bethell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 November 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


National Institute for Health Protection: Public Appointments

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what appointment or recruitment process, if any, was applied to the appointment of the chair of the National Institute of Health Protection.

Answer

Baroness Harding was appointed interim Chair of the National Institute of Health Protection on 18 August 2020 by the Prime Minister, while recruitment for a permanent candidate is completed. Baroness Harding receives no remuneration for this role or as Head of NHS Test and Trace.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7591
Session
2019-21
Related items
Subjects
Recruitment Public appointments National Institute for Health Protection
Link
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