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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Appointment Update

14 October 2020 · Prime Minister

Proposed by Boris Johnson Con Uxbridge and South Ruislip

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At a glance

Key points

  • Boris Johnson appointed Ali Akbor OBE as an additional panel member to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.
  • Akbor will join the inquiry on November 2nd for module 2.
  • He is expected to sit throughout Phase 2 of the inquiry.

Issue summary

The statement announces the appointment of an additional panel member to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.

Action requested

Boris Johnson has appointed Ali Akbor OBE as the third panel member to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. He will join on November 2nd for module 2 and is expected to sit throughout Phase 2 of the work.

Key facts

  • The Grenfell Tower fire occurred on June 14, 2017.
  • Ali Akbor OBE is appointed as an additional panel member under Section 7(1)(b) of the Inquiries Act 2005.
  • Ali's expertise includes social housing, local government, and community engagement.
  • The appointment was consented to by Sir Martin Moore-Bick on October 13th.
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