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Ofcom: Public Appointments

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 2 March 2026UIN 113800

The question

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.

Answered by 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.

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