Written Question·Home Office·UIN 86262
Offences against Children: Inquiries
Tabled: 29 October 2025
Answered: 13 November 2025
Named DayQuestion
Chris Philp
Conservative — Croydon South
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people applied for the role of Chair of the National Inquiry into Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
Answer
Jess PhillipsChairs of national inquiries established under the Inquiries Act 2005, are appointed directly by Ministers. Under section 3 of the Act, the Minister who sets up the inquiry has the power to appoint the Chair and any other panel members.As has long been co...
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