questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 11 February 2026 to Question 110421 on Ofcom: Public Appointments, for what reason the competition was extended.
answerText: The window for applications was extended in order to ensure that the competition attracted a strong and diverse field of candidates and to maximise the number of high‑quality applications for the role.
heading: Ofcom: Public Appointments