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The Role of Non-Executive Directors in Government

Inquiry

Non-executive directors (NEDs) have existed in Government departments in their current form since 2010, but little is known about their roles and impact. 

The aim of this inquiry is to explore the responsibilities, backgrounds, and influence of non-executives, as well as the appointments process, appropriate roles, and mechanisms for accountability.

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was 5:00pm on 9 September 2022.

Upcoming events

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Past events

Tuesday 17 January 2023
2:00pm Public
The Role of Non-Executive Directors in Government - Oral evidence 17 January 2023
2:00pm
  • Rt Hon Jeremy Quin MP (Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office at Cabinet Office)
  • Michael Jary (Government Lead Non-Executive at Cabinet Office)
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
Tuesday 8 November 2022
10:00am Public
The Role of Non-Executive Directors in Government - Oral evidence 8 November 2022
10:00am
  • Sir Ian Cheshire (Non-Executive Chairman and former Lead Non-Executive at UK Government)
  • Miranda Curtis CMG (Director, Liberty Global PLC and former Lead Non-Executive at Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
  • Dame Sue Street DCB (Chair, Rambert and former Non-Executive at Ministry of Justice)
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
Tuesday 19 July 2022
10:00am Public
The Role of Non-Executive Directors in Government - Oral evidence 19 July 2022
10:00am
  • Dr Matthew Gill (Programme Director at Institute for Government)
  • Alan Cogbill (Former Senior Research Associate at Constitution Unit, University College London)
  • Mr Martin Wheatley (Research Director at Commission for Smart Government)
Room 16, Palace of Westminster

Contact us

We receive a significant number of emails each day. All requests and invitations are considered but we do not respond directly to everyone. Please be aware, the committee does not look at individual cases or specific complaints.

  • Email: pacac@parliament.uk
  • Address: Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA