Written Question·Home Office·UIN 86262

Offences against Children: Inquiries

Tabled: 29 October 2025
Answered: 13 November 2025
Named Day

Question

Chris Philp

ConservativeCroydon 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 Phillips
Chairs 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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