2A

1

The term of office of a person appointed as chief executive under paragraph 2(2)(b) must not begin before—

a

the person has, in connection with the appointment, appeared before the Treasury Committee of the House of Commons, or

b

(if earlier) the end of the period of 3 months beginning with the day on which the appointment is made.

2

Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply if the person is appointed as chief executive on an acting basis, pending a further appointment being made.

3

The reference to the Treasury Committee of the House of Commons—

a

if the name of that Committee is changed, is a reference to that Committee by its new name, and

b

if the functions of that Committee (or substantially corresponding functions) become functions of a different Committee of the House of Commons, is to be treated as a reference to the Committee by which the functions are exercisable.

4

Any question arising under sub-paragraph (3) is to be determined by the Speaker of the House of Commons.