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Appointment Update

14 October 2020

Proposing MP
Boris Johnson Con
Uxbridge and South Ruislip
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Prime Minister
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At a Glance

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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