Committee publication · Correspondence · 14 July 2026

Correspondence from HMT on reappointment of David Miles to the Budget Responsibility Committee, dated 9 July 2026

Summary

HM Treasury nominates Professor David Miles CBE for reappointment to the Budget Responsibility Committee of the Office for Budget Responsibility for a second and final term, commencing 2 January 2027. The Chancellor cites his strong leadership and expertise during his first term, emphasising continuity benefits for the OBR's governance.

Key findings

Professor David Miles CBE is nominated for a second and final term on the Budget Responsibility Committee
His first term concludes 1 January 2027; the proposed second term would begin 2 January 2027
The Chancellor highlights Miles's demonstrated leadership and considerable knowledge as justification for reappointment
The nomination is timed to allow the Treasury Committee sufficient time for its appraisal processes before the transition date

Tone

Procedural

Topics

public-financegovernanceappointments

Key actors

Professor David Miles CBE, Rachel Reeves MP (Chancellor of the Exchequer), Dame Meg Hillier MP (Chair, Treasury Committee), Office for Budget Responsibility, Budget Responsibility Committee

Notable line

“His reappointment would provide valuable continuity to the OBR's leadership.”

Key Quotes

“David has demonstrated strong leadership and brought considerable knowledge and expertise to the role during his first term.”
— Rachel Reeves MP · justifying reappointment

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