Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy written question – answered at on 18 November 2021.
To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Callanan on 28 October (HL3092), what assessment they have made of (1) the discussion between Katherine Coates and Martin Moore QC about obtaining a legal opinion for the UK Endorsement Board, and (2) the reasons for the UK Endorsement Board deciding to use Michael Todd QC instead of Martin Moore QC.
The UK Endorsement Board is an independent, unincorporated association which will report annually on the carrying out of its functions to the Secretary of State. This report will be laid in Parliament. The Board is also required to report annually to the FRC which has oversight of its governance and adherence to due process.
Procurement of legal advice is a matter for the UK Endorsement Board.
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