In line with the Civil Service Commissioners' Code on senior recruitment, the post of Head of the Office of Climate Change was advertised widely through open and fair competition during the week beginning 12 November. The specification for the post was prepared in consultation with my Secretary of State as chair of the Office of Climate Change Ministerial Board, and with the senior officials from the Departments that make up the Officials Board. The Head of Office selection panel will be made up of Officials Board representatives and will be chaired by a civil service commissioner. Final interviews are due to take place in February.