11 days ago
Nation.Cymru
//= do_shortcode('[in-content-square]')?>The public appointments watchdog is to investigate the selection of BBC chairman Richard Sharp amid concerns over his role in helping Boris Johnson secure a loan. William Shawcross, the commissioner for public appointments, said he is to review the way competition for the post was run to ensure it was in compliance with Whitehall rules. Earlier Mr Sharp announced that he was referring his appointment to the nominations committee of the BBC board following claims of a possible conflict of interest. “The role of the commissioner is to oversee the public appointments process and ensure appointments are made fairly, openly and on merit,” he said. And if he is, then that’s fine.”Former Commissioner for Public Appointments Sir Peter Riddell suggested that there could have been greater transparency in the case.
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