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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 15 January 2025

Debate

Great British Energy Bill

Contribution

98: After Clause 7, insert the following new Clause— “The Chair of Great British Energy(1) The Chair of Great British Energy may not be appointed until the appointment has been scrutinised by the Treasury Committee of the House of Commons, or any successor committee.(2) The Chair of Great British Energy must be based full-time at the headquarters of Great British Energy in Aberdeen.(3) The Chair of Great British Energy must undergo an annual review on their performance and—(a) this review must be carried out by external auditors;(b) this review must be submitted to the Secretary of State and laid before Parliament.”Member’s explanatory statement This would require the Chair of Great British Energy to undergo pre-appointment scrutinisation, to be based at Great British Energy’s headquarters full-time and to undergo an annual review of their performance.

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