Appointments (Answer to Addresses)

The Vice-Chamberlain of the Household reported a message from the Queen, in reply to loyal and dutiful Addresses from this House.

I have received your humble Address praying that I should appoint Richard Lloyd OBE as the chair of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, with effect from 1 September 2021, for the period ending on 31 August 2026. I will comply with your request.

I have received your humble Address praying that I should appoint Dr Katy Radford as an Electoral Commissioner with effect from 1 September 2021, for the period ending on 31 August 2025; and that I should reappoint Sarah Chambers as an Electoral Commissioner with effect from 31 March 2022, for the period ending on 30 March 2026. I will comply with your request.