Business before Questions

Answer to Addresses

The Vice Chamberlain of the Household reported to the House, That His Majesty, having been attended with its Addresses, was pleased to receive the same very graciously and give the following Answer:

I have received your Humble Address praying that I should re-appoint Dr Katy Radford MBE as an Electoral Commissioner with effect from 1 September 2025 for the period ending 31 August 2029. I will comply with your request.

I have received your Humble Address praying that I should appoint Sir Charles Walker KBE to the office of Ordinary Member of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority for a period of five years with effect from 1 January 2026. I will comply with your request.

I have received your Humble Address praying that I should appoint Mr Manbhinder Rana to the office of Ordinary Member of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority for a period of five years with effect from 11 January 2026. I will comply with your request.

I have received your Humble Address praying that I should appoint Ms Beverley Smith as chair of the Local Government Boundary Commission for England with effect from 1 January 2026 for the period ending on 31 December 2030. I will comply with your request.