To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster who was responsible for appointing the Chairman of the charity, v; and what role Ministers had in approving this appointment. (106536)

The appointment of Rod Aldridge as Chairman of the charity v was made by Ian Russell, in his capacity as Chairman of the Russell Commission together with a team of young people who had been involved in the work of the Russell Commission's youth advisory board.

Ministers had no role in the appointment process.

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what appointments to the v charity were the responsibility of the Government. (106537)

None. The charity is independent of Government and all initial appointments were made by Ian Russell after consultation with the young people involved in the Russell Commission Youth Advisory Board. Further appointments are made in partnership by the chair, chief executive and the v20 Youth Advisory Board.