Oral evidenceSelect & Joint CommitteesWednesday, 20 May 202609:00

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee: Pre-appointment hearing for the Chair of Ofcom

Committee hears from witnesses

The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will hold a pre-appointment hearing to scrutinise the candidate nominated to chair Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator. The hearing allows MPs to question the appointee on their plans for regulating telecommunications, broadcasting, and postal services before the government formally confirms their appointment. This is a standard parliamentary check on major public appointments.

Ofcom's chair leads the regulator responsible for overseeing broadband, mobile networks, television, radio, and postal delivery across the UK. The appointee's views on network investment, consumer protection, and competition will shape how millions of people access communications services and how much competition exists in these markets over the next five years. Pre-appointment scrutiny ensures Parliament can influence the selection of someone wielding significant regulatory power.

Technology & Digital Utilities & Water

Committee mentioned:Science, Innovation and Technology Committee