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Independent Football Regulator: Public Appointments

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 19 November 2025UIN 89714

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what processes were followed in the (a) longlisting and (b) shortlisting of candidates for the role of Independent Football Regulator Chair.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

All regulated public appointments roles follow the same processes as outlined in the Governance Code for Public Appointments.

A full account of the appointment process for the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator is available in the recent report by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

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