Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 113800

Ofcom: Public Appointments

Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

ConservativeThirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 11 February 2026 to Question 110421 on Ofcom: Public Appointments, for what reason the competition was extended.

Answer

Ian Murray
The window for applications was extended in order to ensure that the competition attracted a strong and diverse field of candidates and to maximise the number of high‑quality applications for the role.