Written question WQ100576
- Asked by
- Ken SkatesLabour
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 8 days
Question
Was the role of chair of the independent expert panel concerning the design and remit of a development agency for Wales advertised?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy (Adam Price)
The chair of the expert advisory panel is an unpaid advisory role and a full public appointment process would neither have been proportionate nor quick enough to ensure we have prompt expert advice to support the establishment of a new development agency. Interviews weren’t conducted for the post, and the appointment was made by the First Minister on the basis of the skills and experience relevant to the role.