Pre-appointment Hearing for the Government's Preferred Nominee for the Chair of the Homes and Communities Agency Regulation Committee : Seventh Report of Session 2010-12, Report, Together with Formal

On 31 October 2011 the Committee held a pre-appointment hearing with the Government's nominee for the post of Chair of the Homes and Communities Agency Regulation Committee, Julian Ashby.

On the basis of the evidence provided at that hearing, the Committee concluded that he is a suitable candidate for the post.

One matter concerning the need for arrangements to avoid a potential perception of conflicts of interest was brought to the Secretary of State's attention.